Orders for Parental Responsibility: Quiz and Practice Questions

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a method of terminating parental responsibility?

Accepted Answer

Child reaching the age of 18

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Adoption

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Court order

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Parental death

Question 2

Under the Children Act 1989, which of the following is NOT a legal reason for granting an Order for Parental Responsibility?

Accepted Answer

The child is the step-child of the applicant.

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The child is in care proceedings.

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The child has been abandoned by their parents.

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of an Order for Parental Responsibility?

Accepted Answer

To allocate parental rights and responsibilities between parents or guardians to ensure the welfare of the child.

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To transfer parental rights from one parent to another permanently.

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To punish parents for neglecting or abusing their child.

Question 4

Who is eligible to apply for an Order for Parental Responsibility?

Accepted Answer

A parent, guardian, or any person who has parental responsibility for the child.

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The local council or government agency.

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The child's teacher or social worker only with the consent of the parents.

Question 5

What primary factors will the court consider when making an Order for Parental Responsibility?

Accepted Answer

The child's best interests, the wishes and feelings of the child (if they are mature enough), the wishes and abilities of the parents, and the child's relationship with each parent.

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The financial resources of the parents.

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The religious beliefs of the parents.

Question 6

What are the general effects of an Order for Parental Responsibility?

Accepted Answer

It grants the holder the legal authority to make decisions about the child's upbringing, education, and welfare.

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It gives the holder the exclusive right to custody of the child.

Question 7

What is a Shared Residence Order?

Accepted Answer

An order that gives both parents equal rights and responsibilities for the child, including decision-making and regular contact.

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An order that gives one parent primary custody and the other parent restricted visitation rights.

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An order that terminates the parental rights of one parent.

Question 8

What is the primary distinction between a Residence Order and a Contact Order?

Accepted Answer

A Residence Order grants the child a home with a specific parent, while a Contact Order specifies the time the child spends with the other parent.

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A Residence Order is permanent, while a Contact Order is temporary.

Question 9

What are the potential benefits of a Shared Residence Order?

Accepted Answer

It allows the child to maintain a close and meaningful relationship with both parents.

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It is always in the best interests of the child.

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It is guaranteed to reduce conflict between the parents.

Question 10

What are some potential challenges of a Shared Residence Order?

Accepted Answer

Parents may find it difficult to agree on shared decision-making and cooperate effectively.

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It is only suitable for children of a certain age.

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It is always disruptive for the child to live in two homes.

Question 11

Which of the following is a ground for granting an Order for Parental Responsibility?

Accepted Answer

The child's parents live apart

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The child's parents are able to agree on all matters relating to the child's upbringing.

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The child's parents are over the age of 18

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The child's parents are married

Question 12

Who has the primary responsibility for making decisions about a child's upbringing?

Accepted Answer

Parents with Parental Responsibility

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Social workers

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The court

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Teachers

Question 13

When can the court make an Order for Parental Responsibility?

Accepted Answer

On application by a parent, guardian, or other person with an interest in the child's welfare

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Only if the parents are divorced

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Only if the child is under the age of 16

Question 14

What is the effect of an Order for Parental Responsibility?

Accepted Answer

It gives the person with Parental Responsibility the right to make decisions about the child's upbringing

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It gives the person with Parental Responsibility the right to adopt the child

Question 15

What is the role of the court in resolving disputes relating to Parental Responsibility?

Accepted Answer

To determine what is in the best interests of the child

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To mediate between the parents

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To punish the parents

Question 16

Who can apply for a Variation or Discharge of an Order for Parental Responsibility?

Accepted Answer

Any person with an interest in the child's welfare

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Only the person with Parental Responsibility

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Only the parents of the child

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Only the child

Question 17

What is the purpose of an Order for Contact?

Accepted Answer

To regulate contact between a child and a person who does not have Parental Responsibility

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To grant Parental Responsibility to a person who is not the child's parent

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To vary or discharge an Order for Parental Responsibility

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a primary factor the court considers when determining whether to grant an Order for Parental Responsibility?

Accepted Answer

The child's preference for one parent over the other

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The parents' ability to cooperate and communicate effectively

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The child's welfare as the paramount consideration

Question 19

Which of the following is a key right granted to a parent with Parental Responsibility?

Accepted Answer

Making decisions about the child's education and upbringing

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Relocating the child to another country without the other parent's consent

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Preventing the other parent from having contact with the child

Question 20

In which scenario would an Order for Parental Responsibility be most likely to be granted?

Accepted Answer

A married couple separating, where both parents seek to share responsibility for their child.

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A grandparent seeking to gain Parental Responsibility over their grandchild, where the parents are unable or unwilling to care for the child.

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A single parent applying for an order to restrict the other parent's contact with the child, due to concerns about their behavior.

Question 21

What is the legal term for the court process where Parental Responsibility can be transferred from one parent to another?

Accepted Answer

Transfer of Parental Responsibility Order

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Specific Issue Order

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Child Arrangements Order

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Prohibited Steps Order

Question 22

Which of the following is a valid reason for a court to refuse an Order for Parental Responsibility?

Accepted Answer

The applicant has a history of domestic violence against the child or the other parent.

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The applicant has limited financial resources.

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The applicant is a single parent.

Question 23

What is the primary purpose of an Order for Parental Responsibility?

Accepted Answer

To ensure the child's well-being and development.

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To determine legal custody of the child.

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To resolve financial disputes between the parents.

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To punish a parent who has neglected the child.

Question 24

What is the role of the court in resolving disputes between parents with Parental Responsibility?

Accepted Answer

To act as a neutral arbiter and make decisions based solely on the child's best interests.

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To force the parents to reach a compromise.

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To determine which parent should have sole custody of the child.

Question 25

Which of the following is NOT a type of Order that can be made under the Children Act 1989?

Accepted Answer

Order for Spousal Maintenance

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Specific Issue Order

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Prohibited Steps Order

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Child Arrangements Order