Legal Question in Family Law in California

My husband has full legal custody of his son and his ex-wife only has limited visitation rights with their son. When my husband is out of town working I have full care and responsibility of my stepson, as a stepparent does that legal custody transfer to me? What are my legal rights as a stepparent in a situation like this?


Asked on 8/24/10, 4:06 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Doug Michie Michie Law Firm

Generally, unless the biological mother has lost her rights, the decisions are made between her and the father. Each house can have its own "house rules", but a step-parent is not legally in the same shoes as a biological parent.

This makes it tough when there are disputes as to upbringing.

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Answered on 8/29/10, 6:30 pm


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