Legal Question in Family Law in Georgia
step parent
I have custody of my children and was wanting to know what rights my current wife,''step mother'' has concerning the children. Does she have the same as me or none at all?
Asked on 1/17/07, 11:09 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Stephen Worrall
The Manely Firm, P.C.
Re: step parent
None, provided she has not done a step-parent adoption. Such a proceeding would require your consent and either the consent of the mother (ex-wife?) or the termination of the mother's rights for abandonment or some other statutory basis. If she has adopted them, then she has the same rights as you until a court in a divorce or similar proceeding orders otherwise.
Answered on 1/17/07, 1:06 pm
Glen Ashman
Ashman Law Office also dba Glen Ashman Attorney
Re: step parent
A step parent has no rights to their spouse's child.
Answered on 1/17/07, 4:56 pm