Parenthood Flashcards
Biological creation of the child is —- parenthood
Genetic
Day to day nurturing of the child is known as —– parenthood
Social parenthood
4 ways in which a man can become a child’s father:
Genetically
Parent order
Presumption
Birth certificate
If a married woman gives birth, her husband is presumed to be the father. Does this apply to unmarried cohabitants?
No
S26 Family Reform Act 1969 allows…
For the rebuttal of presumption of parenthood
S20 of the Family Reform Act 1969 allows for …
The court to order a DNA test
Who is deemed as the parent in the eyes of the law? —- parenthood
Legal
Under what section can a stepparent acquire parental responsibilities and by how?
S4 of the Children’s Act 1989
By asking the child’s parents in order to come to an agreement
A father can acquire parental responsibility via…
Marriage
Birth certificate
Agreement with either mother or court
Residence order
Adoption
Non-Parents can attain parental responsibilities via
Residence orders
Appointment as a guardian
Emergency protection order
Parental Responsibility Agreement is governed by…
S4(1)(b) of the Children’s Act 1989
Parental Responsibility is governed under…
S3 CA1989
