In this situation, the mother has all parental rights and authority in respect of the child born out of wedlock while the father does not automatically have such rights. However, the father may seek an order from the Court and would usually be granted such rights. The mother may apply for maintenance for the financial support of the child if the child lives with her. The Court also has power to make an order that an amount of allowance, commonly known as “Carer’s Allowance”, be paid to the primary carer of the child.