Parental Rights and Responsibilities Lawyers Paisley
As a parent, you have the right to make decisions about your child’s upbringing, including where they live, go to school, and receive medical treatment. However, these rights can be challenged in certain situations, such as during divorce or separation. At Hunter & Robertson, our lawyers can help you understand your legal rights and fight for them.
When it comes to parental rights and responsibilities in Scotland, it’s important to have a knowledgeable and experienced lawyer on your side. Our family law team specialise in this area of law and are dedicated to helping parents navigate the legal system to protect their rights and fulfil their responsibilities.
What are parental rights and responsibilities in Scotland?
Parental rights and responsibilities in Scotland refer to the legal rights and responsibilities that parents or guardians have towards their children. These rights and responsibilities are defined by the Children (Scotland) Act 1995, and they are designed to protect the welfare and best interests of children.
Parental rights include the right to make decisions about a child’s upbringing, such as where they live, how they are educated, and how they are raised. Parents also have the right to be involved in their child’s life and to have access to their child. These rights are not absolute, however, and they may be limited or removed by a court in certain circumstances.
Parental responsibilities, on the other hand, refer to the duties that parents have towards their children. These include providing the child with food, clothing, and shelter, as well as ensuring their physical and emotional wellbeing. Parents also have a responsibility to protect their children from harm and to promote their development.
In Scotland, parental rights and responsibilities are shared between parents, regardless of whether they are married or not (provided that the father’s name is registered on the childs birth certifiate). This means that both parents have equal rights and responsibilities towards their child, when rights are established, unless a court order or agreement specifies otherwise. If a parent is unable to fulfil their responsibilities, for example, due to illness or incapacity, the other parent or a guardian may be appointed to take on these responsibilities.
Parental rights and responsibilities are designed to ensure that children are protected, cared for, and given the opportunity to thrive.
How Hunter & Robertson can help you
Navigating the legal system can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to something as important as your parental rights and responsibilities. Our lawyers are here to guide you through the process and ensure that your rights and responsibilities are protected.
Contact our Parental Rights and Responsibilities Lawyers, Paisley
If you are facing a legal issue related to parental rights and responsibilities in Scotland, don’t hesitate to contact our team of skilled lawyers. We have the expertise and experience to help you achieve the best possible outcome for you and your child.
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For the following family cases – cohabitation, divorce, contact or guardianships – we can offer a free initial 15 minute consultation or alternatively a full consultation followed by a written summary of advice for a fixed fee of £150 + VAT.
Contact Hunter & Robertson Solicitors Paisley, Scotland
At Hunter & Robertson, our solicitors take a sympathetic, practical and efficient approach to deal confidently with our clients’ legal issues. We have an outstanding reputation for delivering a high quality and seamless service to our clients, even in the most challenging of circumstances. Our team will place your interests at the heart of every decision we make and offer consistently reliable and practical advice.
We serve clients in Paisley, Linwood, Renfrew, Houston, Johnstone, Dalry, Bridge of Weir, Elderslie and the surrounding areas, please contact us on 0141 889 3196 or fill out our online enquiry form.
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