Parental Responsibilities Post Divorce

Summary

In England, fathers have legal obligations to support their children financially until they turn 18 or finish education. This includes providing food, shelter, and education. After a divorce, fathers are expected to maintain regular contact and involvement in their childrens lives, ensuring their emotional and physical well-being. Some fathers continue to support their daughters into old age due to emotional bonds, personal values, or cultural expectations. If you believe your father neglected his responsibilities, consider seeking legal advice. Family law in England can provide guidance on child maintenance and parental responsibilities.

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My father and mum was married for 15 years. He left when I was * It was me, my sister, my brother at that time same parents. Just after leaving my father found a woman he was 44 years old and had kid with this woman and told us that he had no obligation with us anymore bc he had a new family . By that time I was * yrs old and I was working and paying my own bills and since 12 years old never asked anything to my father. Still my father came to my job once  to say that he had no obligation towards me and my siblings. My parents always gave us the basic things food and shelter as they did not have much. We were brought up without any affection or love. It was seemed like my parents didn’t like appreciate us as kids. Maybe bc they had difficult childhood themselves. Anyway, today I’m at the age of 37 years old and my father *. He is sick and telling me I need to look after him
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Hi Monica, I'm sorry to hear about your situation. In England, there is no legal obligation for an adult child to care for their parent. However, moral and family obligations may differ.
Would you like information on potential legal options for your father's care, such as social services or benefits?
which kind of obligation did he have in the past?
Hi Monica, in England, your father had legal obligations towards you and your siblings until you turned *, including providing financial support, food, shelter, and education. This is generally governed by child maintenance laws.
Do you need more information on child maintenance laws or any other legal issues?
he looked after his kid the one from second marriage until he was 20 years old.
Monica, it sounds like your father fulfilled his legal obligations under child maintenance laws for his second child. However, if you believe he neglected his responsibilities towards you and your siblings, you could seek further advice.
Would you like information on how to address past neglect or legal options for support related to your father's current situation?
what a normal father would do after getting divorced
Hi Monica, after a divorce, a father typically:
- Continues to provide financial support for his children until they reach adulthood.
- Maintains regular contact and involvement in their lives.
- Ensures their emotional and physical well-being.
Would you like more information on child maintenance or parental responsibilities post-divorce?
yes
Hi Monica, after a divorce, a father should:
- Pay child maintenance until children reach * or finish education.
- Maintain regular contact and involvement.
- Support emotional and physical well-being.
Would you like details on how child maintenance is calculated or steps to ensure parental responsibilities are met?
why some father help their daughters until old age?
Some fathers continue to help their daughters until old age due to:
- Emotional bonds and affection.
- Personal values and sense of duty.
- Cultural or societal expectations.
- Reciprocity for past care.
Would you like more information on how family law in England addresses these issues?
could my father put his assets under my name and my sister rather than my mum?
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Hi Monica, yes, your father could potentially transfer his assets to you and your sister rather than your mum. However, there could be legal implications depending on various factors such as his mental capacity, the intention behind the transfer, and any existing legal agreements or obligations.
Would you like to know more about the legal process for transferring assets and any potential complications?
when father and my mum divorced they had a house and they sold the house and shared money btw each other and said that had no obligation with us because we were eighteen
Hi Monica, when your parents divorced and sold the house, they were correct in saying they had no legal obligation to financially support you and your siblings since you were all over *.
Would you like more information on family law regarding asset division during a divorce or anything else?
My father said he bought a house us however it was under his name and my mum name... he never this house under our names or something similar like a proper documentation.
Hi Monica, it appears your father and mother legally owned the house. If your father intended to transfer ownership to you and your siblings, he would need to do so officially through legal documentation.
Would you like information on how to possibly claim an interest in the property or how property transfers work in such situations?
yes but he never did instead him and my mum sold the house and shared the money btw them
Hi Monica, if your father never legally transferred the house to you and your siblings, then it remains their property to sell and share the proceeds as they did. To understand if you have any rights or claims, you might need to seek legal advice on potential inheritance or trust claims.
Would you like more information on inheritance laws or how to proceed with a legal claim?
what he is claming now is that we need to buy him a house ... bc he bought a house to me and my sibligs in the past ( the house he put under his name and my mother ) after sold which us daughters havw never seem any money of it.
Hi Monica, in England, you are not legally obligated to buy your father a house, especially given the circumstances you described. You might want to consult a solicitor for advice on inheritance or trust claims if you believe you were entitled to a share of the previous house proceeds.
Would you like guidance on finding a solicitor or more information on your legal options?
Yes I have explained him that I dont obligation to buy him a house because he never gave me a house as it has never being writen a paper saying this
Hi Monica, it seems you are clear about not having a legal obligation to buy your father a house. If you are looking for further steps, you might consider consulting a solicitor to explore any potential legal claims regarding your father's previous actions or assets.
Would you like assistance in finding a solicitor or more detailed guidance on inheritance laws?