Sorry guys but I'm quite disagree to some of you about who can keep the child.
What does the law say?
The Children Act 1989 says that the child's welfare is the most important consideration. The old word 'access' has been replaced by contact. This can refer to contact by letter, phone and actual visits. 'Custody' has been replaced by residence. The Act describes parental responsibility rather than parents' rights. If you were married when the child was born, both of you will have parental responsibility for the child. A father who was not married to the child's mother when the child was born, will not automatically have parental responsibility for that child. But can acquire it by agreement with the child's mother or by applying to the court. He can also acquire it by marrying the child's mother after the birth.
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Please remember that you and your partner should work towards establishing a parenting agreement that will benefit your child. This is not about any other disagreement you may have. Although you may think that 'fighting' over your child shows your child how much you love him/her, this is not the case. A child, like the courts, will be waiting for you to co-operate together. Arrangements which are agreed between you are more likely to be honoured.
Time is a healer; things will get better if you try to stop hurting each other. Try to do something constructive for your patner, something that could build trust and co-operation. Stand back and reflect. Remember to see everything through the eyes of your child.
Be strong and goodluck to you.
