A v B & Ors

A v B & Ors

The applicant has demonstrated a significant and enduring commitment to the children, fulfilling the role of psychological parent. Granting parental responsibility reflects the essence of the parent-child relationship and is in the children's welfare interests. There is no evidence that granting parental responsibility will marginalise the mother or increase conflict.

Parties
Applicant: A; First Respondent: B; Second Respondent: C
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
17 November 2024
Procedural Posture
Family / Judgment
Outcome
Application granted
Legal Topics
Parental Responsibility, Children Act 1989, Step Parent Rights
Family Law Parental Responsibility Children Act 1989 Step Parent Rights

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Parties

A

Applicant

B

First Respondent

C

Second Respondent

Procedural Posture

Family / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether stepmother should be granted parental responsibility for stepchildren under section 4A Children Act 1989

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant has demonstrated a significant and enduring commitment to the children, fulfilling the role of psychological parent. Granting parental responsibility reflects the essence of the parent-child relationship and is in the children's welfare interests. There is no evidence that granting parental responsibility will marginalise the mother or increase conflict.

Court Disposition

Application granted

Orders

  • A is granted parental responsibility for X and Y under section 4A Children Act 1989