How dise a grandmother get perental rightz iver a child, No

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To answer your enquiry, you do not have parental responsibility for your grandchild. The mum would normally have parental responsibility and as a result are able to make the decisions about the day-to-day care and welfare of the child unless the Court makes an alternative order.

Hence, you will need to apply for a court order (specifically, a Child Arrangements Order). Because grandparents generally don't have parental responsibility, you will need to state in your application the circumstances why you are applying. In your case, state that there has been no contact from the parents for at least 3 years, and that you have actively cared for the child since he was transferred to your custody.

To apply for one, you may use the form in this webpage, and it should contain instructions on mail. It would also be advisable to seek the assistance of a family solicitor to assist you further. To find a local solicitor within your area, you may visit the following website and use their search function: https://solicitors.lawsociety.org.uk. There are many family solicitors that specialize in this field.

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