O que são responsabilidades parentais?

São os direitos e deveres dos pais relativamente aos filhos menores, incluindo decisões sobre educação, saúde, residência, convívios, sustento e acompanhamento da vida da criança.

As responsabilidades parentais são sempre exercidas pelos dois pais?

Em regra, as decisões de particular importância para a vida da criança são tomadas por ambos os progenitores. No entanto, o regime concreto pode variar consoante a situação familiar, o acordo existente ou a decisão do tribunal.

É possível alterar um acordo de responsabilidades parentais?

Sim. A alteração pode ser pedida quando exista uma mudança relevante das circunstâncias, como alterações nos horários, residência, necessidades da criança, rendimentos dos progenitores ou incumprimentos do regime em vigor.

O que fazer quando um dos progenitores não cumpre o acordo?

Quando existe incumprimento, pode ser necessário apresentar o caso ao tribunal, demonstrando os factos ocorridos e os efeitos para a criança ou para o outro progenitor. A resposta depende do tipo e gravidade do incumprimento.

Parental Responsibilities

Legal support in the regulation of parental responsibilities and the protection of children’s interests

Parental responsibilities concern the set of rights and duties of parents in relation to their children, including decisions on education, health, residence, contact arrangements and financial support. These matters may arise in the context of separation, divorce or disagreement between parents. We assist in analysing the family situation, preparing draft agreements, negotiating between parents and supporting court proceedings where consensus cannot be reached. The aim is to find legally sound, balanced solutions focused on the child’s wellbeing.

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Areas of intervention

We assist in different situations relating to parental responsibilities, seeking to ensure a solution suited to the family’s circumstances and the children’s interests.

Legal support at every stage

We support the process from analysing the family situation through to negotiating an agreement, court regulation or variation of existing decisions.

Analysis of the family situation

We assess the circumstances of the parents and the children to define the most appropriate legal solution.

Preparation of parenting agreements

We draft and review proposals concerning residence, contact, important decisions and maintenance.

Resolution of disputes between parents

We intervene where there are disagreements about contact, communication, expenses, school decisions, health or other relevant matters.

Representation in court

Where no agreement can be reached, we ensure judicial support to protect the client’s rights and safeguard the child’s best interests.

Frequently asked questions

We clarify some of the most frequently asked questions about parental responsibility, children’s residence, contact arrangements, maintenance and changes to agreements.

What is parental responsibility?

These are the rights and duties of parents in relation to their minor children, including decisions about education, health, residence, contact, maintenance and oversight of the child’s life.

Is parental responsibility always exercised by both parents?

As a rule, decisions of particular importance to the child’s life are made by both parents. However, the specific arrangements may vary depending on the family situation, any existing agreement or the court’s decision.

Is it possible to change a parental responsibility agreement?

Yes. A change may be requested where there has been a significant change in circumstances, such as changes to working hours, residence, the child’s needs, the parents’ income or breaches of the existing arrangements.

What should be done when one parent does not comply with the agreement?

Where there is non-compliance, it may be necessary to bring the matter before the court, setting out the facts that occurred and their impact on the child or the other parent. The response depends on the nature and seriousness of the breach.

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