Acquiring Parental Responsibility: A Comprehensive Guide for Family Law Students

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a way to legally acquire parental responsibility?

Accepted Answer

Being a surrogate mother

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Giving birth to a child

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Marrying a parent of the child

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Adopting a child

Question 2

When does a father automatically acquire parental responsibility in England and Wales?

Accepted Answer

When he is married to the child's mother at the time of their birth

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When he lives with the child for a period of time

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When he signs the child's birth certificate

Question 3

What is the effect of a parental responsibility order in England and Wales?

Accepted Answer

It gives the holder all the rights and responsibilities of a parent

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It only gives the holder the right to make decisions about the child's education

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It only gives the holder the right to make decisions about the child's medical care

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a duty of a parent with parental responsibility in England and Wales?

Accepted Answer

To provide the child with a university education

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To provide the child with food and shelter

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To protect the child from harm

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To ensure the child's education

Question 5

What is the difference between parental responsibility and guardianship in England and Wales?

Accepted Answer

Parental responsibility gives the holder all the rights and responsibilities of a parent, while guardianship only gives the holder certain specific rights and responsibilities.

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Parental responsibility is only for children under the age of 18, while guardianship can be for children of any age.

Question 6

What is the purpose of a parental responsibility agreement in England and Wales?

Accepted Answer

To set out the rights and responsibilities of each parent

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To terminate parental responsibility

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To transfer parental responsibility from one parent to another

Question 7

What is the difference between a residence order and a contact order in England and Wales?

Accepted Answer

A residence order gives the child a home with a particular parent, while a contact order allows the child to spend time with a parent who does not have residence.

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A residence order is only for children under the age of 16, while a contact order can be for children of any age.

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a means of acquiring parental responsibility under UK law?

Accepted Answer

Adoption by a single person

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Marriage to the child's other parent

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Obtaining a parental responsibility order

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Adoption by two people

Question 9

What is the primary legal duty imposed on those with parental responsibility?

Accepted Answer

To act in the best interests of the child

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To provide the child with an education

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To protect the child from harm

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To ensure the child's financial support

Question 10

What is the legal status of a child who is adopted by a couple?

Accepted Answer

The child has automatic parental responsibility with both adoptive parents.

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The child retains parental responsibility with the birth parents.

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The child has parental responsibility with the adoptive parents only if they obtain a court order.

Question 11

What is the significance of a parental responsibility agreement?

Accepted Answer

It outlines the rights and duties of each parent in relation to the child.

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It automatically grants parental responsibility to both parents.

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It is a legally binding document that cannot be altered without the consent of both parents.

Question 12

What are the potential legal consequences for a parent who fails to meet their parental responsibilities?

Accepted Answer

They may be held accountable for neglect or abuse.

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They will only be punished if they have caused significant harm to the child.

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They will automatically lose parental responsibility.

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There are no legal repercussions for failing to fulfill parental responsibilities.

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a way to acquire parental responsibility in the UK?

Accepted Answer

By registering a child's birth as a parent with a same-sex partner.

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By being the child's biological mother.

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By marrying the child's other parent.

Question 14

What is the primary legal document that establishes parental responsibility for a child born in wedlock?

Accepted Answer

The marriage certificate.

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The parental responsibility agreement.

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The child's passport.

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The birth certificate.

Question 15

A couple has a child outside of marriage. The father wishes to acquire parental responsibility. Which of the following actions would be most effective?

Accepted Answer

Seeking a parental responsibility order from the court.

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Making a formal declaration of paternity.

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Registering the child's birth as the father.

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility typically associated with parental responsibility?

Accepted Answer

Providing financial support for the child's education beyond the age of 18.

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Making decisions about the child's education.

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Deciding on the child's religious upbringing.

Question 17

A father with parental responsibility decides to move to another country with his child. The mother, who also has parental responsibility, disagrees. What legal action can the mother take to prevent this?

Accepted Answer

Apply for a Child Arrangements Order restricting the father's ability to take the child abroad.

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Obtain a court order revoking the father's parental responsibility.

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File for divorce.

Question 18

A married couple separates. The father continues to exercise parental responsibility, but the mother wishes to restrict his involvement in certain aspects of the child's life. What legal process should the mother pursue?

Accepted Answer

Apply for a Child Arrangements Order.

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Seek a divorce.

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Request a parental responsibility order.

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File for custody of the child.

Question 19

A mother with parental responsibility wishes to relocate to a new city with her child. The father, also with parental responsibility, opposes the move. What legal factor is most likely to influence the court's decision?

Accepted Answer

The best interests of the child.

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The wishes of the parents.

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The child's age and maturity.

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The financial resources of the parents.

Question 20

Which of the following is a valid reason for a court to restrict a parent's parental responsibility?

Accepted Answer

The parent poses a risk of harm to the child.

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The parent has a new romantic partner.

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The parent has a different religious belief than the child.

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The parent is financially struggling.

Question 21

A 16-year-old child wishes to make decisions about their own medical treatment, but their parents with parental responsibility disagree. What legal principle applies in this situation?

Accepted Answer

Gillick competence.

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Child custody.

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Parental consent.

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Best interests of the child.

Question 22

Two unmarried individuals have a child. They agree to share parental responsibility but do not wish to marry. What legal document should they consider to formalize their agreement?

Accepted Answer

A parental responsibility agreement.

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A pre-nuptial agreement.

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A cohabitation agreement.

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A child custody order.