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A father with serious criminal convictions who showed no interest in his daughter has lost parental responsibility for her.
Background of the Case
The father had parental responsibility for the two-year-old girl, referred to as A, because he was her biological father and was named on the birth certificate. The issue arose when the girl’s mother applied to the court to have his parental responsibility removed.
Court’s Considerations
Courts typically hesitate to remove a father’s parental rights when he is listed on the birth certificate. However, in this case, the court considered several important factors:
Court’s Decision
Given these factors, the judge decided that removing the father’s parental responsibility was in the girl’s best interest. This decision allows the mother to make necessary decisions for her daughter without needing the father’s approval, ensuring greater stability and security for both mother and daughter.
Case Reference
Father Who Showed No Interest in His Child Loses Parental Responsibility
Re A [2023] EWHC 3534 (Fam)
Mr Justice Francis
May 2024
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