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my daughter recently married, she has a 10 year old daughter our grandaughter, does her new husband auto become her stepfather or do they have to go to court, she has a goo father and we would hate to see his prental rights taken away

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ROMOS

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In the UK it's "stepfather" by name only, if he officially adopts her though then and only then would he have the same rights as her biological father.

12 years ago. Rating: 10
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bowlesy

good win for the `jocks` yesterday.

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ROMOS

At last, they played well, should be interesting today eh?

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bowlesy

s..t or bust

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ROMOS

Yep!

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mycatsmom

it's pretty much the same in the U.S.

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bowlesy

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i think if your daughter and g/daughter live with the new husband then he becomes the stepfather, this does not affect the rights of the biological father.the best way is for all to try and get on.

12 years ago. Rating: 9
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jhharlan

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My "step father" raised me and was my dad. My natural father was in the picture only when he thought about it. I lost my dad a week ago.... Parenthood is a matter of the heart....

12 years ago. Rating: 8
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itsmee

Sorry to hear that Julie. Yes, real true parenthood is a matter of the heart, I’m unsure whether you lost your “step father” or your bio dad.

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jhharlan

I lost the man who raised me, fed me, lectured me, taught me manners and loved me. I hate the word "step" but that's what it says in today's obit.....

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mycatsmom

sorry you lost your dad, Julie.

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Ducky

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I am curious to know what your daughter thinks about this situation. Does she also think that her 10 year old "has a good father"? Is SHE concerned about dad, losing his parental rights? Also, you say "we", so I wonder who is involved in this. Wouldn't this be something that will be handled by daughter, ex-husband and new husband?

12 years ago. Rating: 7
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itsmee

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For a step father to get custody of a child, the court needs to be involved. Sometimes mothers and kids are just lucky and a good dad comes along without the court getting involved. Once in a while ......