What Is an Access Parent

Access is the legal term for the right of the child and parent to spend time together. Although they may not have a role in making decisions, a parent with access has the right to receive information about the child’s education, health, and well-being.

What is the difference between custody and access?

Access refers to the time that the parent without custody (or primary care) has with the children. If the other parent has sole custody, then the access parent has only the right to make day to day decisions for the children when they are in their care.

On what grounds can a mother stop access?

• criminal activity.
• domestic abuse.
• drug/alcohol misuse.
• any other inappropriate behaviour that puts your child at risk.