Mums: what the new paternity leave rules mean to you?

In a nutshell, latest paternity leave rule the changes will mean that a partner can take between two and 26 weeks 'Additional Paternity Leave' (APL). The APL can only be taken once the child is 20 months old and the mother has returned to work. In addition, the APL must have ended by the baby's first birthday or 12 months after the placement for adoption.