Unmarried Fathers

Since 4^th May 2006, the law in regard to unmarried fathers in Scotland changed.

For births registered on or after that date an unmarried father who is named on the birth certificate birth certificate has equal Parental Rights and Responsibilities with the mother.

All birth mothers have Parental Rights and Responsibilities regardless of marriage. If you aren’t named on the birth certificate, or even if you are but your child's birth was registered before 4^th May 2006, you have no rights but can still obtain them by agreement or Court Order.

Last updated on January 5, 2012 by FNF Scotland