Step-parents rights

what are the rights of step-parents in the state of florida?

[I AM ALWAYS LIABLE]

My response:

Basically, none.

Did you have a SPECIFIC situation and question for which advice or a suggestion is needed ?

IAAL

I respect that the position of a step-parent is a difficult one, and feel that my ex would be remiss if he did not take into account how the decisions we make regarding our children, will affect his new family. However, he has given his new wife complete freedom to make decisions in his name, without any discussion between us, or seeking my input. He insists that she has all the rights that I do as our children's mother. And, in his own words, I should just "get used to it". The situation is going from bad to worse, even to the point of her deciding whether or not they will abide by the Marriage Settlement Agreement. I am open to constructive comments and advice.

[I AM ALWAYS LIABLE]

Originally posted by ibedamama
I respect that the position of a step-parent is a difficult one, and feel that my ex would be remiss if he did not take into account how the decisions we make regarding our children, will affect his new family. However, he has given his new wife complete freedom to make decisions in his name, without any discussion between us, or seeking my input. He insists that she has all the rights that I do as our children's mother. And, in his own words, I should just "get used to it". The situation is going from bad to worse, even to the point of her deciding whether or not they will abide by the Marriage Settlement Agreement. I am open to constructive comments and advice.

My response:

Well, there are two things you can do :

1. Take him back to court on an "Order to Show Cause Re: Interference with custody"; and,

2. As to her, go to court to file for an obtain a "Restraining Order against his wife Re: Interference with Custodial and Parental Rights".

He has no right to interfere with your parental rights and she has no rights at all.

Then, tell both of them, "get used to it."

IAAL

Thank you, sir. Your response gives me direction.

It is still my hope that things can be resolved without litigation. After all, the money spent fighting in the courts would be much better spent providing for the needs of our children. But, I've noticed that what I deem logical, does not always appear so to the other adults involved.

Thank you for your input. I appreciate it.

[MySonsMom]

[i]Originally posted by I AM ALWAYS LIABLE
He has no right to interfere with your parental rights and she has no rights at all.

Then, tell both of them, "get used to it."
IAAL [/b]

Hee Hee Hee Hee....I love it!

MSM

[jyoung]

"But, I've noticed that what I deem logical, does not always appear so to the other adults involved."

Is it me, or is there a really bad strain of this going around in Florida lately? Best call the folks at disease control in Atlanta to take a look. Wonder if the sea lice are a factor? or that painful hanging chad?