An unmarried step - parent who wishes to acquire parental responsibility for their step - child would have to apply for a residence order (or
shared residence order) or to adopt their step - child.
H in turn sought a residence or
shared residence order, failing which to have his parental responsibility restored under s 4A (i)(b) of CA 1989.
Not exact matches
To
orders entered before October 1, 2009, if the existing
order defining custody, primary
residence, the parenting plan, time -
sharing, or access to or with the child does not expressly govern the relocation of the child.
To an
order, whether temporary or permanent, regarding the parenting plan, custody, primary
residence, time -
sharing, or access to the child entered on or after October 1, 2009.
While it is often in the best interests of the children for parents to
share legal custody — decision - making authority — determining physical placement and periods of physical placement (the children's physical
residence and a schedule outlining each parent's time spent with the children) can involve evaluating a number of factors in
order to identify the best interests of the children.
The court granted the declaration of parentage
order, but refused H's application for
residence /
shared residence.
To
orders entered before October 1, 2009, if the existing
order defining custody, primary
residence, the parenting plan, time -
sharing, or access to or with the child does not expressly govern the relocation of the child.
The Guardian supported an
order for
shared living arrangements and the mother had interfered with the interim contact arrangements leading to the father seeking a reversal of
residence.
She even goes on to say that when the parents can not agree to the future
residence of the children the courts should be allowed to
order shared - parenting.