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Love & Money: Are You Legally Responsible for Your Stepchildren?

Love & Money: Are You Legally Responsible for Your Stepchildren?

If you’ve gotten married recently and your new love has kids, congratulations—you’re a step parent! But what are your legal rights? In a nutshell, you have no rights. While you might perform all the day-to-day tasks of a biological parent, step parents have no legal rights when it comes to their step children. Marie Washington, an attorney at the law offices of Mark B. Williams in Warrenton, Virginia, breaks down what step parents can and cannot do legally. (Laws vary according to your state, so seek the counsel of an attorney near you for specific advice.)

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