Access 2 Children
Legal recognition of your role

Parental Responsibility Application

If you don't automatically have Parental Responsibility, we help you apply for it — formally, credibly and in your child's best interests.

Parental Responsibility Application

£420
Fixed fee · inc. VAT

What's Included

  • Specialist family law guidance
  • Clear next-step recommendations
  • Plain-English support throughout
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What Parental Responsibility means

Parental Responsibility (PR) is the legal recognition of a parent's role, rights and duties in relation to their child — including a say in schooling, medical decisions, religion and travel.

Mothers hold PR automatically. Fathers hold it automatically if married to the mother at the time of birth or named on the birth certificate (from 2003 onwards). Others may need to apply.

What's included

  • An intake consultation to confirm the right route to PR.
  • Preparation of a C1 application or PR agreement (as appropriate).
  • A supporting statement establishing commitment and attachment.
  • Guidance on evidence the court will look for.
  • A filing-ready pack.

How it works

  1. 1
    Intake
    We confirm the fastest, most credible route to PR in your case.
  2. 2
    Drafting
    Application and statement drafted with you.
  3. 3
    Revision
    One structured revision round to finalise.
  4. 4
    Filing ready
    You receive a court-ready pack with next-step guidance.

Common situations

Unmarried father
Not named on the birth certificate.
Step-parent
Seeking formal PR alongside the biological father.
Same-sex parent
Where PR was not automatically acquired.
Second-parent adoption
Or other formal recognition of parenthood.

Why choose Access 2 Children

We specialise in private children law across England & Wales. Our partner-led team supports thousands of fathers each year with clear, respectful, child-focused guidance — from a single consultation to full court preparation and representation.

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Apply for Parental Responsibility

Formal legal recognition of your role as a father — properly prepared. Fixed fee, inc. VAT.

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