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    Aug 22, 2011, 01:26 PM
    Can a step parent file for child support in DE?
    Hi,

    I am a step-parent to a 14 yr old boy in the state of DE. I also have two children of my own with my husband. I have been supporting my family for 2.5 years by myself. My husband is not working and my step sons mom has not offered to support her son since he has been living with me. Can I file for child support being the step parent? The child's mother lives in GA. Custody papers are filed there with only my husband's name on it for the child to live in DE with my husband. The child is now 14 Yrs old and getting more exensive. When the child lived with his mother my husband paid a large sum of child support. He refuses to file support against her. What are my options?
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    Aug 22, 2011, 02:40 PM
    No, you are just the boys fathers wife, and have no legal rights what so ever to the boy. If you want support filed your husband has to file it.
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    Aug 22, 2011, 02:51 PM
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    He refuses to file support against her. What are my options?
    Then there is nothing to be done.
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    Aug 22, 2011, 03:25 PM
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    ... My husband is not working ... He refuses to file support against her. ...
    Can he qualify for welfare? Then the state would file against her.
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