Parental Responsibility

Parents have certain rights and responsibilities over their child, which includes the responsibility to support the child adequately, provide food, shelter and basic necessities, provide guidance and control over the behavior of the child, ensure that the child is educated appropriately, ensure that necessary medical care is available to the child, provide security for the child safe, and so on. However, when both parents have disagreements over such issues, they could seek help in a court. Only an order from a court can restrict the rights of any parent.

Usually, the responsibility of parents over a child must be shared by both parents unless the court finds that sharing the responsibility between parents would be harmful to the child.  The court has the power to sole parental responsibility, with or without rights to visit the child, if it is in the best interest of the child. However, it is important to note that before taking a sole parental decision, the court is required to conduct an investigation to determine the child’s best interest.

If you require help regarding parental responsibilities, you can share the legal burden with Privilege Solicitors for a smooth transition through your tough phase. At Privilege Solicitors, we know that issues related to parental responsibilities can be very stressful. Contact us TODAY to schedule a meeting with us! Please give us a call or send an email and we can set up a quick, confidential consultation.

Removal of a child from this jurisdiction

The removal of a child from this jurisdiction usually occurs when a marriage or relationship comes to an end, and one partner plans to leave the country with one or more children, with the other parent objecting to it. If you are concerned that the other parent will act alone with your knowledge or consent, then Privilege Solicitors can help you act swiftly to safeguard the children and prevent the removal of your child from this jurisdiction.

If you require help regarding parental responsibilities, you can share the legal burden with Privilege Solicitors for a smooth transition through your tough phase. We will always try to seek a resolution to your case outside of the court. Contact us TODAY to schedule a meeting with us! Please give us a call or send an email and we can set up a quick, confidential consultation.

Residence Orders

A residence (Also known as Custody order) order is a term used to describe a court order deciding where the child will live. When parents separate and live apart, the child can live with either the mother or father. However, when both parties have disagreements on which parent the child should live with, they can approach the court and get a resolution to this issue.

The welfare of the child is always considered first when deciding the main caregiver and residential parent of the child. The court usually assumes that the mother is the main caregiver of the child, which means any father who wishes to get the custody right of the child will have to prove without a doubt that they can act as the main caregiver to their child. In situations where both parties cannot reach an agreement on which parent the child should live with, Privilege Solicitors can help both parents to work through their difference and reach a resolution, by arranging a Family Mediation, without resorting to the courts.  The child is usually put in traumatic situations when both parties approach the court, that’s why it is important to sort your differences through a family mediation.

Privilege Solicitors understand that child custody issues can be very traumatic and perturbing, but ignoring these issues will not make them go away. Contact us TODAY to schedule a meeting with us! Please give us a call or send an email and we can set up a quick, confidential consultation.

Contact Orders

Contact order can be described as an order giving the father, mother, or other relatives of the child the access right to the child. To get a contact order over a child, the parent or other relatives such as grandparents, aunts, uncles, may need to approach the Court for an order permitting them to contact the child.

Interested parties can apply for a contact order during an interim or final court order deciding which parents will have the residence order of the child. Parties can also apply for contact order after the courts make its final order on which parent the child will live with.

An application for a Contact Order can be made by:

  • Community Services
  • The child or young person
  • A person with parental responsibility for the child
  • A person who used to have parental responsibility for the child or young person
  • A person who has sufficient interest in the welfare of the child or young person

Before granting a contact order, the Court will put into consideration whether both parties have tried reaching an agreement with each other by participating in family mediation. Privilege Solicitors can help both parents to work through their difference and reach a resolution, by arranging a Family Mediation, without resorting to the courts. Contact us TODAY to schedule a meeting with us! Please give us a call or send an email and we can set up a quick, confidential consultation.

Specific Issue Orders

A Specific Issue Order can be described as a court order resolving any issue that which has or may arise regarding the child.  Examples of Specific Issue a Orders includes:

  • Disagreements over the changing the name of the child or children
  • Disagreements over the education of the children and what school they should attend
  • Disagreements over the medical treatment or operation
  • Whether the child should receive religious or non-religious education
  • Preventing someone from contacting with the child

The outcome of a specific issue order is determined by putting the welfare and best interest of the child. Before granting a contact order, the Court will schedule a private meeting and will try to make both parties come into an agreement over the issue. Privilege Solicitors are experienced in issues relating to Specific issue Orders. Contact us TODAY to schedule a meeting with us! Please give us a call or send an email and we can set up a quick, confidential consultation.

Special Guardianship Order

A Special Guardianship Order can be described as a court order which grants and individual or group responsibility for a child until they reach the age of 18. This order gives the special guardian(s) the right to make day-to-day decisions that are best for the child,

Privilege solicitors provide representation to individuals or group who wish to obtain an order on special guardianship. We will provide an explanation on the process to concerned individuals and discuss the best option suitable to apply for special guardianship as opposed to a residence order or adopting the child. We represent many foster caregivers and family members who file an application to the court. Privilege Solicitors will not only advise you on the best option but will be glad to file an application to the court on your behalf and represent at court if necessary.

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