Legal Question in Family Law in California

Step-Parents rights

My husband has a 15 year old daughter whom has lived with us for the past 6 years. Her mother lives in another state. Her mother has not seen her in two years and maybe calls once a year. She does not pay child support, but there is no court order telling her to. My husband has just been sentenced to two years in prison. What are my rights as her step parent. Can her mom take her away? Is there anything I can do? She does not want to live with her mother. Can my husband sign guardianship to me?


Asked on 4/08/02, 3:52 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Chris Johnson Christopher B. Johnson, Attorney at Law

Re: Step-Parents rights

You can try petitioning for guardianship, but her mother does have priority--perhaps she would agree to let her stay with you, or is unfit to take her in.

Read more
Answered on 4/11/02, 1:26 am
Ken Koury Kenneth P. Koury, Esq.

Re: Step-Parents rights

you have no rights as a step parent

Read more
Answered on 4/09/02, 3:15 am


Related Questions & Answers

More Family Law, Divorce, Child Custody and Adoption questions and answers in California