Write in your own words. For the problem question, complete a separate Issue · Rule · Application · Conclusion box for each issue. You can earn partial marks for relevant ideas even when you use different wording. The scenario below is a new fictional practice scenario, not the original exam question.
Part A · Direct questions
Three short-answer questions · 20 marks
Part B · Apply the law
Read the new scenario, then address four separate issues through IRAC.
Advise Kai on his parental responsibility position.
Kai and Eleanor were never married. Their daughter, Nia, is nine. Kai is Nia's biological and legal father, but he was not recorded as her father on the birth registration. He has no parental responsibility agreement, parental responsibility order, or child arrangements order.
For four years, Kai has cared for Nia on Tuesday evenings and alternate weekends. He has joined meetings about her learning support, attended speech-therapy appointments and helped pay for hearing equipment. Eleanor now wants to move Nia to a different school. Kai asks to be consulted, but Eleanor says he has no parental responsibility. She also argues that Kai wants the order only to control her choices. Kai says his purpose is to take part in decisions concerning Nia's wellbeing.