Posted by
sbhk
18 yrs ago
I have been living with my boyfriend and his son for several years now and am planning to get married. I am just wondering if I will then legally have the rights same as a parent? So here's my questions -
1. If I get married, will I automatically have the rights legally over the kid's welfare?
2. If we remain co-habited but not married, how can I obtain such rights?
3. Does it have anything to do with "legal guardian"? If so, how to apply?
MANY MANY THANKS!!
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I think you need to legally adopt your stepchild to have legal rights as a parent.
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That is correct and that also requires the consent of the other biological parent if still alive.
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Yes this is true even an unmarried father who is separated and paying child support has no legal rights so a step parent certainly wont have any.
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