Does A Father Have The Right To See His Child On Father's Day?

Father's Day is this Sunday (17th June 2018) and some fathers in Scotland will be wondering whether they have the right to see their child on that day. After all, the name of the day would suggest that it is a day for fathers to spend with their child.

In Scotland, if both parents have parental responsibilities and rights (PRRs) in relation to their child then, in the absence of a court order, each parent has an equal right to see their child on any day of the year, including Father's Day.

Many separated parents manage to agree the care arrangements for their child, which often includes the child spending certain holidays and special days with one parent or the other. This may include a child spending Father's Day with their father.

In situations where separated parents cannot agree the care arrangements for their child, the parents may decide to attend mediation in the hope of reaching a mutually acceptable outcome. If mediation is not fruitful or not appropriate, then some parents may end up going down the court route - but that should be a last resort.

When considering any matter...