Can a step parent obtain parental responsibility?

LeftBehind
LeftBehind Community member Posts: 15 Connected
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Apologies in advance if this is the wrong thread to post this kind of question in.

Just a quick question, can a step parent obtain parental responsibility?

My friend is a step parent and he is going through a few family issues and could be dragged to court to gain parental responsibility as he is actually more of dad to the child than the actual biological father.

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  • Biblioklept
    Biblioklept Community member Posts: 5,202 Championing
    I don't see why not but couldn't say for sure. I know my parents have parental responsibility for one of their grandchildren so I don't see why a step father couldn't be granted??
  • MW123
    MW123 Scope Member Posts: 697 Championing
    LeftBehind said:
    Apologies in advance if this is the wrong thread to post this kind of question in.

    Just a quick question, can a step parent obtain parental responsibility?

    My friend is a step parent and he is going through a few family issues and could be dragged to court to gain parental responsibility as he is actually more of dad to the child than the actual biological father.
    A step-parent can acquire parental responsibility for their step-child through either a parental responsibility agreement or a court order.
  • LeftBehind
    LeftBehind Community member Posts: 15 Connected
    MW123 said:
    LeftBehind said:
    Apologies in advance if this is the wrong thread to post this kind of question in.

    Just a quick question, can a step parent obtain parental responsibility?

    My friend is a step parent and he is going through a few family issues and could be dragged to court to gain parental responsibility as he is actually more of dad to the child than the actual biological father.
    A step-parent can acquire parental responsibility for their step-child through either a parental responsibility agreement or a court order.
    Thats good. But then it comes down to the other side of the family on gaining parental responsibility. 
  • Sandy_123
    Sandy_123 Scope Member Posts: 56,522 Championing
    Hi @LeftBehind I've put a link below to have a look at 

    https://www.majorfamilylaw.co.uk/services/child-and-parental-disputes/step-parent-responsibilities/#:~:text=There are two simple conditions,parental responsibility for the child

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