Parental responsibility
Parental responsibility is how the law describes the responsibilities and rights that go with being a parent. If you have parental responsibility for a child, you must care for and protect that child and the law entitles you to be involved in making decisions about them.
Most, but not all parents have 'parental responsibility' for their children. It is sometimes important for step-parents to have it too.
Get parental responsibility by going to court
Thanks to everyone who helped us make this lovely information
Advicenow would like to thank all those who provided advice and feedback on this information, and in particular Polly Morgan, Professor of Law, University of East Anglia.
Thanks also to the Litigant in Person Support Strategy who funded this update.
The information applies to England and Wales only.
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