Parental responsibility (access and custody)

Parental responsibility[1] refers to the responsibility which underpin the relationship between the children and the children's parents and those adults who are granted parental responsibility by either signing a 'parental responsibility agreement' with the mother or getting a 'parental responsibility order' from a court. The terminology for this area of law now includes matters dealt with as contact (visitation in the United States) and residence (see Residence in English law) in some states. Parental responsibilities are connected to Parents' rights and privileges.

  1. ^ "Parental rights and responsibilities: Who has parental responsibility - GOV.UK". www.gov.uk. Retrieved 2018-01-18.