Legal Question in Family Law in Arizona

can someone petition for child support from a step parent?


Asked on 7/09/10, 8:54 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Monica Donaldson Stewart Donaldson Stewart, P.C.

No, pursuant to the statute, a step-parent does not have a legal obligation to support a child. Only the child's natural or adoptive parents have this obligation.

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Answered on 7/10/10, 7:55 am


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