Scottish Law - do mothers and unmarried fathers now have equal rights and responsibilities for their children?

Question

or do fathers need to still sign a parental rights and responsibilities form?

Answer 1

It depends on were you are. Here in Arizona fathers have no rights. The best thing to do is go to court and get it on paper

Answer 2

Parental Responsibility is something which every mother automatically has. Fathers who are married to the mother of the child at the time of the child's birth also automatically acquire Parental Responsibility.

In England, since 1st December 2003, and in Scotland, since 4th May 2006, unmarried fathers acquire Parental Responsibility if they are present to register as the child's father at the Registry Office and their name is put on the child's birth certificate. However, the law is not retrospective and for all unmarried fathers whose name is not on their child's birth certificate and whose child was born before 1st December 2003 or 4th May 2006 it is still necessary to sign a Parental Responsibility Agreement with the mother or to apply for a court order for Parental Responsibility.

It is recommended that unmarried fathers acquire Parental Responsibility. The father will then have virtually the same rights in bringing up the child as enjoyed by married fathers.

This is a legal document which the mother must sign. It must be witnessed and filed with the Principal Registry (in England) or registered in the Books of Council and Session (in Scotland). The agreement comes with full instructions on how to complete it and where it should be registered.

Answer 3

Yes they do if unmarried fathers name is on the birth certificate then they have equal rights and responsibilities

Answer 4

in know here in Ohio the fathers don't have rights unless they are determined for sure as the father. even still to enforce those rights would mean to go to court and do it for for the most part once enforced they have a great deal of power and can raise a sure stink if they have justifiable means.

Answer 5

In Scotland unmarried fathers have no rights except when CSA is concerned - you will have to support them

Answer 6

in uk generally no unless he is on the birth cirtificate which he can only get his name on if ur present there too when u register ur child (he cant registar ur child).