parental rights?

Question

can any one tell me if ive got parent rights over my child even thugh me and her mum were not married , i was told the law had been changed a couple of years ago?

Answer 1

If you're not married...and you took the child from the mother without her consent..then you could get arrested for child abduction!!

Answer 2

I am a barrister specialising in children law. The answer to your question depends on the date of birth of your child. If the DOB is on or after 1 December 2003 AND you are named on the birth certificate as father, you automatically have parental responsibility. If the child was born before that date OR you are not named on the birth certificate, you do not have parental responsibility. You would acquire it by entering into a parental responsibility agreement with the child's mother OR by applying to a court for a parental responsibility order. There is, incidentally, no such term as parental rights although parental responsibility includes rights as well as duties and responsibilities.

Answer 3

my son was born in 2002 his father and i wernt masrried and so he has not parental responsibility. I think the law changed about 2004 about this. Paying maintenacne doesnt mean anything, i have actually spoken to a solicitor over this as iv had trouble with my ex. Any absent father whether they want to or not has to pay for their child, it doesnt mean they have any kind of hold over the child it just means they have to face their responsibilities.

For you to get parental responsibility f you dont have it you will have to go to court.

If you do already have it then you have a say in where your chuld goes to school, the childs mother cant take the child out of the country or move without your permission, you have a much bigger hold over what happens with your child.

Answer 4

Note: The following does not apply to births registered before 1 December 2003.

The right to be responsible for your child
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* The law changed on 1 December 2003 to make it easier for unmarried fathers to get equal parental responsibility: all you have to do is for both parents to register the birth of your baby together.

* Parental responsibility for your child gives you important legal rights as well as responsibilities. Without it, you don't have any right to be involved in decisions such as where they live, their education, religion or medical treatment. With parental responsibility, you are treated in law as the child's parent, and you take equal responsibility for bringing them up.

* Unlike mothers and married fathers, if you are not married to your baby's mother you do not automatically have parental responsibility for them.

* Before this change, you could only gain parental responsibility by later marrying the child's mother, signing an official agreement with the mother or getting a court order. You can still get responsibility in these ways - you might want to think about this if you have other children.

Answer 5

Yes...if you are the father you have rights. Did she put you on the birth certificate? If not and she won't acknowledge you as the father you will need a paternity test. You will have to pay child support unless you and the mother have something else worked out.

Answer 6

if your child was born after 2003 and your name is on the birth certificate then you have parental responsibility which gives you equal rights.

I would get a parental responsibility agreement (can be downloaded from internet) and get both parties to sign that and have it witnessed.

It is good that you want responsibility for your daughter.

Answer 7

check with solicitor and get a parental responsability agreement drawn up my husband had one done within a week of his daughter been born (that was 13 years ago though)

Answer 8

If you pay support you limited rights, you must be on the birth certificate also. I urge you to reinforce it with a DNA test

Answer 9

i think you might if you're paying child support.