KL v BA (Parental responsibility)

KL v BA (Parental responsibility)

A man mistakenly registered as a child's father does not acquire parental responsibility under s.4(1)(a) Children Act 1989; parental responsibility is void ab initio and no court order is required for removal.

Parties
Applicant: KL; Respondent: BA
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
27 January 2025
Procedural Posture
Family / Judgment
Outcome
Applicant did not acquire parental responsibility; no order required for removal.
Legal Topics
Parental Responsibility, Children Act 1989, Declaration of Non Parentage
Family Law Parental Responsibility Children Act 1989 Declaration of Non Parentage

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Parties

KL

Applicant

BA

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Family / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether a declaration of non-parentage renders the acquisition of parental responsibility under s.4(1)(a) Children Act 1989 void ab initio or requires a court order for removal
  2. 2 Whether a welfare analysis is required before removal of parental responsibility

Ratio Decidendi

A man mistakenly registered as a child's father does not acquire parental responsibility under s.4(1)(a) Children Act 1989; parental responsibility is void ab initio and no court order is required for removal.

Court Disposition

Applicant did not acquire parental responsibility; no order required for removal.