Hello to all - I'd welcome some practical advice if anyone has been in the same situation or knows about it. I've been in a stable relationship for years and am now expecting our first child. But I've just learnt that dp will not automatically have rights as a full parent, and that there is some kind of declaration to make. I'm also told we should make a will, etc. I'm wondering whether there aren't other hidden admin things we should be doing now that we are to be a family, or whether we should just make things simpler and get married (only I'm worried that after so long it will ruin our very cosy relationship!)