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