Parental agreement template uk

Other Names: Custody Agreement PRA Parental Responsibility Agreement Form Parental Responsibility Contract

What we'll cover

• About Parental Responsibility Agreements
• Parental Responsibility Agreement FAQs
• Parental Responsibility Agreement checklist

What is a Parental Responsibility Agreement?

A Parental Responsibility Agreement is an agreement between the mother of a child and an individual who wants to obtain parental responsibility for the child (eg a father). Both of the child’s parents need to agree to this. Parental Responsibility Agreements confer parental responsibility onto individuals who do not currently have parental responsibility for a child.

For use in England and Wales only.

When should I use a Parental Responsibility Agreement?

Use this Parental Responsibility Agreement template:

• if you are the father of a child (Ask a lawyer for assistance if you’re a parent of another gender who needs a Parental Responsibility Agreement)
• you don't currently have parental responsibility for your child (eg because you weren’t married to the child's mother when the child was born or your name is not on the birth certificate)
• you want parental responsibility, and
• the child's mother agrees