The responsibility of the parent is one of the main terms in the family law which outlines the legal rights and responsibilities of the parent concerning the child and the property belonging to the child. It is simply the right in simple terms to make important decisions pertaining to the upbringing, welfare, and future of a child.
Parental responsibility means that a parent will enjoy an active legal relationship in the life of their child and contributed to all significant areas of their care.
Parental responsibility is automatically granted to mothers in a majority of the instances, immediately the child is born. Fathers also inherit it automatically in case they are married to the mother when the child is born or after the marriage.
Unmarried fathers have the chance to gain parental responsibility in one of the following ways:
There are some instances where the way parental responsibility is discharged is subject to disagreement i.e. regarding schooling, medical treatment or the relocation abroad. In case of disagreements the court may intervene to give decisions in the form of special orders like Prohibited Steps Order or Specific Issue Order.
These are sensitive issues at First Law Solicitors. With a long history of successfully settling family law cases in Sydney, our team of family lawyers offers you the explicit and useful legal advice as well as practical resolution to the issue so that parents come to an agreement that serves the best interests of the child. We are also able to help in application of parental responsibility, solving of disagreements and securing your parental rights to their fullest potential.
In case you require some advice regarding who should be able to get or have parental responsibility, then our contact team of experts is on hand to provide you with expert advice and specialized legal advice.
Parental responsibility enables both partners to be involved in making important decisions that concern the future of their child and in a way to make sure that the child enjoys the contribution and care of both parents whenever possible. It also establishes responsibility that is, both parents have to take action in the best interest of the child and care about their wellbeing.
Parental responsibility is not terminated in instances of separation or divorce. Unless the court decides otherwise, both parents own it. The emphasis is on collaboration and stability of the child irrespective of the residence of the child.
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