Blog

Parental responsibility means the responsibilities and rights you have for a child as far as third parties are concerned. Anyone that has Parental Responsibility is entitled to all information concerning the child’s welfare and should consult with all others that have Parental Responsibility about issues such as their health, education and religion.

Whether you are going through a divorce or separation, deciding on the arrangements for the children can be complicated. As parents, you have a responsibility to promote your children’s well-being. It should reassure you that clear guidance is set out within the law to protect the rights of your children.

In January 2020 The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill was passed through Parliament which introduced the biggest reforms in Family Law for over 50 years. On the 6th April 2022 the law changed to enable a spouse to petition for a divorce without having to cast any blame against the other.

There is a general assumption that if parents separate, they both have the right, aside from the consent of the other, take take their child on holiday. This only seems fair, right? However, it may not be that simple…

You have found the person of your dreams and are ready to tie the knot. We all enter into marriage with the full intention for it to last forever but in the back of your mind, you can’t forget the statistic that on average 50% of marriages end in divorce.