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    yellow41897 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Oct 31, 2009, 02:04 AM
    Stepfather-child support
    My daughter was born in Utah. If my husband (her stepfather) and I divorce can he be legally responsible to pay child support if he has been financially responsible for her for 3 years? We currently live in the state of California. Her biological father had his parental rights terminated by the courts in 2000, and has never paid a cent in child support nor been part of her life.
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    Oct 31, 2009, 03:53 AM

    Unless he adopts her, the chances are VERY unlikely. It wouldn't be the first time in the states, but there are usually some very extenuating circumstances.
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    Oct 31, 2009, 07:55 AM

    If we are voting, I'll vote with Steve - there is no obligation on the part of the stepfather to support the child.

    As a side issue - why didn't your husband ever adopt the child?
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