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Episode 51: What is parental responsibility, how do you get it, can you lose it?

February 04, 2025 • Stowe talks • Season 6 • Episode 51

Parental responsibility is a legal term that covers the rights of a parent to be involved in making decisions in the best interests of their children.

But it’s not just about Mum and Dad - it's possible for someone to have parental responsibility for a child without being their legal parent, and for a legal parent to not have parental responsibility.

In this episode, hosts Matt & Liza break down the myths surrounding parental responsibility, who can we have it, and who can’t, if you can lose parental responsibility, and what legal options are available if those with it cannot agree on what is best for the kids.

00:30 What is parental responsibility?

02:25 Parental responsibility as a legal concept

02:48 What parental responsibility isn’t?

03:40 Who has parental responsibility?

04:53 The different rules for Mum & Dad

06:46 Who else can be granted parental responsibility?

07:33 The use of special guardianship orders to share parental responsibility

09:48 How can you lose parental responsibility?

11:30 Examples of cases where parental responsibility has been removed

14:00 If you lose parental responsibility, can you ever get it back?

15:32 What can you do if those with parental responsibility cannot agree?

15:54 The use of specific issue orders

Please note this podcast focuses on heterosexual couples for the purpose of time. To learn more about same-sex parents and their legal issues on our website: https://www.stowefamilylaw.co.uk/family-law/fertility-lawyers/

Supporting children through divorce: https://youtu.be/tMbi1vqkg4E
Parenting alongside a narcissist https://youtu.be/b10mkX4Y3og
How to get a child arrangements order? https://youtu.be/YRnaUVqn95c
How to vary a child arrangements order? https://youtu.be/ackFKq5ITJU
How to get a prohibited steps order: https://youtu.be/W-bvdF1qbgw
What is a specific issue order: https://shorturl.at/VwxYj

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