Madonna Takes New Daughter Mercy Home
Posted on Jun 15, 2009 @ 08:07AM - Add a comment
The rags-to-riches story of Chifundo "Mercy" James continues.
The four-year-old girl -- who pop icon Madonna was permitted to adopt by Malawi officials last week after an arduous legal battle -- will move into the singer's posh Malawi mansion called Kumbali Lodge.
A nanny and nurse have been flown into the African nation from the US to take care of the tot, who was previously living in an Malawi orphanage.
Lawyer: Madonna Will Be Able To Adopt Mercy After All!
Posted on Jun 09, 2009 @ 10:17AM - Add a comment
In a stunning development, Madonna will be able to adopt Malawian toddler Mercy James after all, according to the superstar's lawyer.
Madonna's attorney Alan Chinula claims that three Malawian appeal court judges will reverse the original verdict – with the final decision to be announced next Sunday at Malawi’s Supreme Court of Appeal.
Chinula claims that he has persuaded two of the three appeal judges to alter their decisions and that the third will comply too.
Malawi Court Sets Date For Madonna Adoption Appeal
Posted on Apr 20, 2009 @ 07:29AM - Add a comment
Madonna will have her day in court: May 4, to be exact.
Three judges from the country's Supreme Court of Appeals will preside over the private proceedings, officials said, adding the singer does not have to be present. It is unknown whether she will attend at this time.
The singer, hoping to adopt 4-year-old Chifundo "Mercy" James, is appealing a judge's rejection of her adoption request earlier this month. The judge said, in her ruling, that the singer had not met proper residency standards required for prospective adoptive parents.
Who's That Girl: First Look At The Kid Madonna Wants To Adopt
Posted on Apr 01, 2009 @ 08:16AM - Add a comment
Chifundo, the 4-year-old Malawian tot Madonna is hoping to successfully adopt Friday, met with members of her prospective new family Tuesday.
The child held the hand of Madonna's 12-year-old daughter Lourdes as the family got acquainted with their (likely) newest member, whose name translates to 'Mercy' in English.
