Parental responsibility means the legal rights and responsibilities a parent has for their child. It includes decisions about education, health, religion, name and where they live. Not everyone automatically has parental responsibility, but it can be acquired in several ways. MSB clarifies your rights and supports you if disputes arise.
FAQs
What is parental responsibility?
Parental responsibility involves all of the rights, duties, powers and responsibilities that a parent has in relation to a child, including decisions about health, education, religion and living arrangements.
Who automatically has parental responsibility?
Can I gain parental responsibility?
Can parental responsibility be removed?
What decisions can I make with parental responsibility?
Can both parents have parental responsibility?
What if we can’t agree on a major decision?
Does parental responsibility give me contact rights?
What happens if a parent with parental responsibility dies?
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