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Old 06-17-2009, 05:49 PM
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Being a Step Parent

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law) Washington State

Are there any legal step that are needed to be taken to make a child my future husband's step child?
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What is the name of your state (only U.S. law) Washington State

Are there any legal step that are needed to be taken to make a child my future husband's step child?


When a parent marries a person that person becomes the step-parent.

Does that answer you question?
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Old 06-17-2009, 06:04 PM
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Yes that answers my question. I was just told that the step parent had to go thru adoption to make him a step parent and I thought they were incorrect so I wanted to check. Thank you for your help.
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What is the name of your state (only U.S. law) Washington State

Are there any legal step that are needed to be taken to make a child my future husband's step child?
NO. Your child has no legal ties to your future husband.
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Yes that answers my question. I was just told that the step parent had to go thru adoption to make him a step parent and I thought they were incorrect so I wanted to check. Thank you for your help.
No, going through an adoption would make him the child's ACTUAL parent. A stepparent is an honorary relationship based on the parent's marriage. It is not a legal relationship. Your husband would remain a legal stranger to the child.
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