What are the rights of a stepparent?

Answer 1

Legally, none. The law does not recognize stepparents as having any legal rights to make decisions for a non-biolgical minor child. Issues concerning discipline, financial obligation, etc. to the child are left to the married couple to decide.

Answer 2

If the step father did not adopt the child, then his legal rights are few and far between. However, there is no reason that the personal side of the relationship can't be maintained if all parties agree.

Answer 3

Generally, if the parents are unmarried the mother has sole custody and control in most states until the father can establish his paternity. Remember, a child's mother can always be identified by medical records. Since the father didn't give birth and he was not legally married at the time of the birth he must establish his paternity by signing the birth certificate at the time of birth (waiving DNA testing rights) which must be done with mother's consent.

If he doesn't sign the birth certificate then he must seek another way to establish his paternity and that is done through a DNA test. A paternity test can be arranged through the court. Once paternity has been established the father can request visitations, custody or joint custody, or the court will set up a schedule of regular child support payments for the child if she is to remain in the custody of her mother.

Generally, if the parents are unmarried the mother has sole custody and control in most states until the father can establish his paternity. Remember, a child's mother can always be identified by medical records. Since the father didn't give birth and he was not legally married at the time of the birth he must establish his paternity by signing the birth certificate at the time of birth (waiving DNA testing rights) which must be done with mother's consent.

If he doesn't sign the birth certificate then he must seek another way to establish his paternity and that is done through a DNA test. A paternity test can be arranged through the court. Once paternity has been established the father can request visitations, custody or joint custody, or the court will set up a schedule of regular child support payments for the child if she is to remain in the custody of her mother.

Generally, if the parents are unmarried the mother has sole custody and control in most states until the father can establish his paternity. Remember, a child's mother can always be identified by medical records. Since the father didn't give birth and he was not legally married at the time of the birth he must establish his paternity by signing the birth certificate at the time of birth (waiving DNA testing rights) which must be done with mother's consent.

If he doesn't sign the birth certificate then he must seek another way to establish his paternity and that is done through a DNA test. A paternity test can be arranged through the court. Once paternity has been established the father can request visitations, custody or joint custody, or the court will set up a schedule of regular child support payments for the child if she is to remain in the custody of her mother.

Generally, if the parents are unmarried the mother has sole custody and control in most states until the father can establish his paternity. Remember, a child's mother can always be identified by medical records. Since the father didn't give birth and he was not legally married at the time of the birth he must establish his paternity by signing the birth certificate at the time of birth (waiving DNA testing rights) which must be done with mother's consent.

If he doesn't sign the birth certificate then he must seek another way to establish his paternity and that is done through a DNA test. A paternity test can be arranged through the court. Once paternity has been established the father can request visitations, custody or joint custody, or the court will set up a schedule of regular child support payments for the child if she is to remain in the custody of her mother.

Answer 4

None unless he brings a court action requesting guardianship and the court approves.

None unless he brings a court action requesting guardianship and the court approves.

None unless he brings a court action requesting guardianship and the court approves.

None unless he brings a court action requesting guardianship and the court approves.

Answer 5

Generally, if the parents are unmarried the mother has sole custody and control in most states until the father can establish his paternity. Remember, a child's mother can always be identified by medical records. Since the father didn't give birth and he was not legally married at the time of the birth he must establish his paternity by signing the birth certificate at the time of birth (waiving DNA testing rights) which must be done with mother's consent.

If he doesn't sign the birth certificate then he must seek another way to establish his paternity and that is done through a DNA test. A paternity test can be arranged through the court. Once paternity has been established the father can request visitations, custody or joint custody, or the court will set up a schedule of regular child support payments for the child if she is to remain in the custody of her mother.

Answer 6

Step-parents have no inherent rights. You should consult with an attorney.

Answer 7

None unless he brings a court action requesting guardianship and the court approves.