Parental responsibility is the key to making important decisions about your child's life — education, healthcare, and welfare.
Who Has It?
Biological mothers always. Married fathers automatically. Fathers on the birth certificate (post-2003). Adoptive parents and special guardians.
How to Get It
Through voluntary agreement, a court order, or adoption/special guardianship. Without it, you cannot make decisions in emergencies or participate in legal proceedings affecting your child.