If you both have parental rights over a child, you will need to mutually agree with your partner who has custody of the child on a regular basis. You can explore this further through mediation if you are struggling to mutually agree on an arrangement and our solicitors can support you with this process. If you do not have parental responsibility for the child then custody will automatically be granted to the parent that does. If you wish to contest this for grounds of negligence or you’re concerned about the welfare of your child, you can contact our family law solicitors who will advise you on the best options available to you.