do i have to give the father equal rights and if it went to court would he be given it any way? they were born 2002
2006-11-06 07:37:49 · 7 answers · asked by KERRINA F 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Before April 2003, if you're not married, and you haven't applied for him to have joint parental responsibility, then yes, you have full parental responsibility. It wouldn't be granted in court, the only things the courts can decide is visitation and financial support.
2006-11-06 07:43:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anon 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The father is entitled to have contact with his children and they with him. Is he interested in pursuing his rights? If so, then unless you arrive at an amicable arrangement for him to see his children regularly, he will probably want to take the matter to court and unless he's a thoroughly bad lot, the court will grant him access. The court looks first and foremost at the interests of the children and it is generally agreed that it is best for children to spend time with both their parents. But the fact that the father may be given rights of contact with the children seems unlikely to change the fact that you have care and control, if you have been looking after them on your own for all this time.
2006-11-06 08:54:50 · answer #2 · answered by Doethineb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are not obliged to give the father equal rights but if he applied through court there would have to a VERY good reason for it to be turned down, domestic violence, not turning up for contact visits and not paying a panny were not enough to stop my ex being granted it.
my solicitor also had a client who was fresh out of prison and was given PR
2006-11-06 07:41:15 · answer #3 · answered by horsegal 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He might not be due equal rights but as long as the children would not be in danger he would certainly be due visitation rights. Unless he is a really bad lot, it would be better for the kids to see their father.
2006-11-06 07:39:49 · answer #4 · answered by Ally 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
chances are, that if you don't go to court, you could lose the parental rights that you have. Go to court, and see what they say, If the father hasn't done anything to deserve partial custody, he probably won't get it. However, children really do do better with two parents in their lives.
2006-11-06 07:42:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you weren't married then he wouldn't have automatically gotten parental responsibility back in '02.
One tip: NEVER EVER EVER sign that damn Parental Responsibility Agreement! Every single mother I know has shot herself in the foot by doing this. When fathers get arsey then they'll use it against you... I'm not signing mine and never will! Freedom is too important!
2006-11-06 07:41:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes you should give the father of your child equal rights he would get them anyway if you went him to or not. We have all got rights to see our children men and women. It would make a good example to your child. let your child see its dad
2006-11-06 07:48:19 · answer #7 · answered by orlagh c 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋