No, a step parent has no legal rights to the child. They can only get that through the court or adoption.
You can probably drive with a legal parent/gaurdian, but definatley not alone.
In the state of Missouri if you are under the legal age of 18 you must have a parent and/or legal guardian with you.
The step-parent should petition for custody or legal guardianship.
For a step parent to have parental rights over the step child they would have to adopt.
yes it is you just have to have a note signed and written by a legal parent or gaurdian
yes because (in most cases) the adoptive parent iz the legal gaurdian.
No. If the document calls for a parent or guardian it must be a parent or guardian. Unless the step parent has adopted the child or otherwise been awarded parental rights by the courts the legal parent must perform all legal functions
Yes, it can occur without consent. It cannot occur without their knowledge. They will get to have their say at the court hearing.
Not unless she gets permission from her parent or legal gaurdian, or unless she has be emancipated.
No its not illegal to get your nose pierced in any of the states, at 14. All you need is a permission slip from a parent or gaurdian.
Step parent is not a legal definition and they have no legal right to the child so yes, you could say it that. When the biological parent gone there can be emotional ties etc and there have been cases where the step parent do get custody over the other biological parent because they have a long and steady bond with the child. The court will look into what is best for the child.
If they attend with you, yes.