Not every child lives with both of their natural parents, they may well live an aunt or uncle whoever they are living with will have parental responsibility over the child due to the Child Legatsion Act of 1989. This possibly could include a stepdad/mum, foster carer or other family member’s. The reason for this is the importance of parents in children’s lives was established in the children act of 1989(revised 2004).In this act it was stated that, if possible the child should remain with their parents. Although this is stated under the act the child welfare is paramount therefore if the child’s welfare has been comprised the parent’s rights may be overruled. However the parental rights are naturally given to the mother and the child’s father if he is married to the mother or if is name is on the birth certificate.
How a father can obtain parental responsibility;
• The father of the child can acquire parental responsibility from the court or he can make parental agreement with the mother;
• He obtains a parental responsibility from the court.
• He can acquire a residence order from the court.
• Becomes the child’s legal guardian.
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When a child has been adoptive or is in care all of their parental rights are transferred to their adoptive parents in opposed to their natural parents. When working with children it’s important to know who has the parental responsibilities in case you need to speak with them and if there any residence orders or care orders in