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Parenting can be both rewarding and challenging - especially when it comes to understanding your legal rights. Whether you're navigating custody arrangements, parental responsibilities, or child support, knowing your rights is essential for protecting your family’s best interests. One of the first things to consider is whether you are actually someone with Parental Rights and responsibilities (PRRs). Considering who has PRRs is dependent on the family circumstances at birth.

“Love don’t cost a thing”, or so J.Lo once said. Albeit she may be re-thinking that statement now if the speculation around her split from husband Ben Affleck is true. It is reported that despite initial discussions between J.Lo and Ben Affleck that they were to enter into a Pre-Nuptial Agreement, they never signed on the dotted line, even though they have an estimated combined net worth of $550 million. Not just for the rich and famous, a Pre-Nuptial Agreement is a legally binding contract which is prepared and signed prior to couples marrying, and is becoming more and more commonplace in Scotland today.

As we approach the summer holidays, a frequently asked question is whether an individual requires the consent of their ex, the father or mother of their child, to travel abroad. If your ex-spouse or partner is named on the child’s birth certificate they have Parental Responsibilities and Rights and in principle could object to you travelling abroad, although the situation is not that simple.

Going through separation or divorce is often a very emotive time, made even more sensitive when children are involved and child maintenance needs to be addressed. Child maintenance is the financial responsibility that both parents owe to their children, ensuring their wellbeing and upbringing, even after a separation or divorce. It is paid when one of the parents does not live with the child and is money to help pay for a child’s everyday living costs. At Macnabs, we understand the complexities surrounding child maintenance and want to provide insight on this topic, especially in light of recent high-profile cases, like that of former Celtic boss Neil Lennon.