Child Custody after a Death of parent is something that many consider preparing for.

No child would expect to lose a parent during their childhood years and, similarly no parent would want to depart the world whilst leaving behind young children. It is reported by the Telegraph that over 24000 children are bereaved of a parent each year in Britain. Child custody after death of a parent can be a difficult decision to make for both the courts and relatives of the family who are experiencing this.

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Where parents are divorced or separated, one parent may have the legal custody of the children, whilst the other parent has contact with the children. So, who has child custody after death of a parent? The answer depends on many factors including whether both parents had parental responsibility or only one parent.

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Who has parental responsibility?

Who gets custody of child when parent dies?

Can a biological father obtain child custody after death of custodial parent?

When would a surviving parent not be entitled to child custody after death of a parent?

What happens to child after the death of a parent where a child is old enough to make a decision?

Who else may be entitled to the child after death of a parent?

What happens to child custody after death of both parents?

What happens to child custody after death of both parents where both parents have made contrasting wills?

What happens to child custody after death of both parents where there is no will?

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If you are a parent who has been given sad and unfortunate news of a limited life expectancy or simply wish to make future care arrangements, call us today on 0330 094 5880 to discuss your options or let us call you back to discuss how we can help you.

With family law experts in Northampton as well as Newcastle, York, Fulham and Oxford we are proud to have the national strength to deal with all types of child matters including child custody following the death of parents. Our family law specialists can also provide you with advice and assistance on ensuring you appoint a guardian for your child in the even of your death.

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