(1) Each of the
parents of a child who is under 18 years of age has parental responsibility
for the child.
(2) Subsection (1) has
effect despite any changes in the nature of the relationships of the
child’s parents. It is not affected, for example, by the parents
becoming separated or by either or both of them marrying or re-marrying.
(3) Subsection (1) has
effect subject to any order of a court for the time being in force (whether or
not made under this Act and whether made before or after the commencement of
this section).