Who is the guardian? :
In Ireland the mother is automatically a guardian
The father is automatically a guardian only if he is married to the mother at the time of birth
Unmarried fathers can apply to Court to become a guardian http://BusinessAndLegal.ie Who is the guardian?
Welfare of the child :
Any application to become a guardian will be considered in terms of the welfare of the child
“What is in the child’s best interests?” http://BusinessAndLegal.ie Welfare of the child
What does being a guardian mean? :
Guardianship allows the guardian to be involved in respect of..
Child’s upbringing
Religion
Education
General global care
Legal proceedings etc. http://BusinessAndLegal.ie What does being a guardian mean?
Custody of the child :
Parents married-both parents are custodians
Unmarried parents-mother is sole custodian and guardian
Unmarried father can apply to become a custodian http://BusinessAndLegal.ie Custody of the child
Access :
Access to a child will be considered in the light of the best interests of the child
Very unusual for a Court not to grant an access order to a parent
Court may make an order for supervised access where circumstances demand it http://BusinessAndLegal.ie Access
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