May 29th, 2008
After what seems like the lengthiest legal battle in history, Madonna’s adoption of Malawi boy David Banda has finally been approved by the courts.
“It’s a beautiful and positive judgement,” her lawyer Alan Chinula said outside the courthouse in Malawi’s capital, Lilongwe.
“Finally the court has granted Madonna full adoption rights of the boy … it’s all […]
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May 24th, 2008
Madonna is currently in Cannes to promote her new documentary I Am Because We Are, a film which tells the story of children in Malawi. So there seemed no better time to speak out about the controversy surrounding her not-quite-finalized adoption of David Banda.
“It was painful and it was a big struggle and I didn’t […]
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May 12th, 2008
Madonna and her husband Guy Ritchie have been granted permanent custody of two-year-old David Banda.
She will no longer need to appear in a Malawi court after African authorities found David has grown into “a happy thriving toddler” under the couple’s care.
Madonna and Guy needed to show the Malawi government they could offer a safe home […]
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April 4th, 2008
Madonna and husband Guy Ritchie are a step closer to formally adopting little David Banda after the Malawian government said the couple are suitable parents.
“In the best interest of the child, I do recommend the petitioners to your lordship for your consideration that they be granted an adoption order having proved that they are suitable […]
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