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Parental Responsibility has been defined as "all the rights, powers, responsibilities and authority which a parent has for their child"

No, a Step Parent does not automatically have parental responsibility. However, they can gain parental responsibility through other ways.

The family court may issue an Enforcement Order as a penalty for a parent who has breached a Child Arrangement Order.

Hybrid mediation is one of the dispute resolution options suited specifically to highly complex cases.

Child Inclusive Mediation is used during disputes between families where an issue must be solved. It is a reliable process in which...

After a divorce, it is common for people to change their name back to their maiden name, though not all may choose to do this. It is...

A child’s name can be changed at any time before the age of 16 via a deed poll, with the consent of everyone with parental responsibility.

How do you arrange visitation through a contact centre? This article explains the step by step process of setting up contact with your...

Contents: What is an Interim Care Order? What can the Local Authority do if they have an Interim Care Order? How long do Interim Care...

Family Mediation refers to a confidential and flexible process that is used to settle disputes between couples or the parents of a child, it

In England, no-fault divorce refers to divorces where one spouse must no longer be proven in court to be guilty of desertion or adultery, or

Generally a child's right is to have a relationship with both their parents. A Father's right may hinge on if he has Parental Reponsibility.

Parental responsibility means the responsibility of parents towards their children. In simple words, Parental responsibility refers to the p

False allegations of Violence in Non-Molestation Orders: In 2018, The Guardian reported that thousands of women falsely claim domestic to...

Divorcing parents typically have difficulty coming to terms with the care of their children. In most cases, disagreements may be handled...

If you want to change your name on a deed, the process differs from place to place. This article provides basic & clear information you...

Child custody on parents' death is a challenging matter to discuss and are tough decisions for the relatives involved and the courts. It...

Under the CA 1989, a Section 47 enquiry is carried out to ascertain if any and what action is required to safeguard a child, read here....

Both parents have equal parental responsibility for their child. This means both fathers and mothers are equally recognized by the court for

Family Assistance Order (FAO) is a short-term order under section 16 of the Children Act 1989, which allows the court to pass an order requi

What are the problems in the Family Law System? Poor quality & incorrect CAFCASS reports, Resource Constraints, rude & untrained staff.

What rights do Fathers have to see their child? Fathers have rights. Full Stop. Though termed as Parental Responsibility in the law, Fathers

This is a layperson guide on how to fill out the C100 form? This article was authored based on the C100 Child form as it currently stands...

What is fact-finding hearing? A fact-finding hearing is a type of special hearing which takes place when there is any dispute between the...