Can a mother legally stop a father from seeing his child UK?

In the UK, the responsibility of taking care of a child rests on the two parents. A mother cannot, therefore, stop the father from seeing the child, according to UK law. Also, when the child is in the father’s custody, the mother cannot be prevented from making contact with him/her.

What is considered fair access for fathers?

It is usually in the best interests of the child to have contact with both parents. The law provides that father’s should have “reasonable access” to their children. However, there is no set guidelines for reasonable access for father.

What are a father’s visitation rights to his child?

Furthermore, it is the right of the child to have access to both parents which includes the biological father. Father’s visitation rights therefore grant them the opportunity to spend as much time with their child as the mother. Previously the law favoured mothers who were often granted custody and favourable child contact.

Why would a judge order supervised visits for a child?

Child safety is usually the biggest reason. For instance, if a parent has a known drug or alcohol problem, it’s likely the judge will order it. If a parent does not have suitable living arrangements for a child, it’s likely the judge will have visits supervised.

Can a child decide not to see their father in UK?

The law in the UK focuses on the best interests and welfare of a child. Once a child is deemed to have reached a mature age, which is usually around 12 the courts do consider the views of a child in a matter concerning them. This does not mean that the child has the power to decide whether or not they should see their father.

When to stop access to a child without a court order?

Stopping access to a child when there is no court order Where there is a child arrangement or child contact order in place a parent may only stop child contact if there is a risk that continuing this arrangement will affect the welfare of a child.