Kamila Groszkowska, M.A., pointed out that over the last 25 years, British law has undergone significant evolution in the field of relations between parents and children and parental care. The most important legal act is the Children Act 1989 (Children Act 19891), in force since October 1991. It introduced changes to British family law, which took much greater account of the child’s well-being and the protection of his or her interests.
The doctrine and case law have also indicated that a child is an autonomous entity with its own desires and needs that must be taken into account when resolving issues related to parental care. The concept of greater involvement of the father in caring for the child and sharing parental responsibilities also became popular. The need to encourage parents to establish their own rules for caring for their children was pointed out. Extrajudicial methods and tools are intended to serve this purpose.
Ms. Kamila Groszkowska also pointed to the issue of establishing parental care after the breakdown of a relationship in the context of formal relationships, marriage, civil partnerships and informal relationships.
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