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KembaraXtra – Legal Terms – Parental Responsibility
Parental responsibility refers to all the legal rights, duties, powers, and responsibilities a parent has concerning a child and the child’s property.
The concept was introduced by the Children Act 1989 to replace older ideas based mainly on parental authority.
Parental responsibility includes caring for the child, making decisions about education and religion, consenting to medical treatment, and maintaining contact with the child.
Married parents automatically have parental responsibility, while unmarried fathers may acquire it through registration, agreement, or court order.
Persons other than parents, such as step-parents, grandparents, or local authorities, may also obtain parental responsibility in certain circumstances.
Parental responsibility refers to all the legal rights, duties, powers, and responsibilities a parent has concerning a child and the child’s property.
The concept was introduced by the Children Act 1989 to replace older ideas based mainly on parental authority.
Parental responsibility includes caring for the child, making decisions about education and religion, consenting to medical treatment, and maintaining contact with the child.
Married parents automatically have parental responsibility, while unmarried fathers may acquire it through registration, agreement, or court order.
Persons other than parents, such as step-parents, grandparents, or local authorities, may also obtain parental responsibility in certain circumstances.
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