Would I be considered the minor’s natural or adoptive parent, stepparent, guardian, or custodian, or person?

Question

My wife and I allowed a 16 year old cousin of my wife to come live with us. She was not respecting me so I told my wife I wanted out of the custody filing for her but I wouldn't stop her from getting custody. I removed myself from the court papers before the costody was awarded to my wife. I never even really talked to the girl. Would I still be considered the minor’s natural or adoptive parent, stepparent, guardian, or custodian, or person?

Would I be considered the minor’s natural or adoptive parent, stepparent, guardian, or custodian, or person in loco parentis of the minor is what the quesion should say.

My wife didn't adopt the child just got legal custody.

I don't believe I am any of the above. I did not ground her, I never told her if she could or couldn't do anything. I only talked with my wife about what I thought she should do and she would enact the stuff. I want to know legally what I would be as I need to know how the court would view this. Thanks

Answer 1

From what you have stated, your wife is only a guardian and you are not legally connected with the minor in any way

Answer 2

You would not be the "natural" parent as you did not take part in conceiving the child.

You've declined adopting the child yet your wife is the "adoptive" parent.

You could be considered a legal guardian or step-parent.

The attorney handling your wifes "adoption" could provide you with your states legal term or "title" along with your legal obligations!

Respect is not a "given" but a "earned" status. With a young teen spreading her "wings" and independence, there is a time where you need to sit down and discuss issues rather than argue them. Show respect to the young girl and you'll be surprised at how fast the respect is returned in kind!

Best wishes.

Answer 3

Too undesirable the newborn acts like a punk! At 16 they're oftentimes emancipated and legally to blame for themselves in the adventure that they have got not been in hassle with the regulation. i'm hoping this brat does no longer reason a stress on ur relationship w/ur spouse. i'm hoping she will be in a position to implement the residing house regulations w/this newborn!! i imagine in elementary words socially u will be considered a step determine yet no longer legally.

Answer 4

You could be considered a legal guardian if you can show that part of your pay goes to her for such things as food, clothing, education. You also have to be claiming her on your income tax as a legal dependent. Check with your tax man.

Answer 5

nopee! you have no say over her now. you are not considered anything since you go out of the custody filing, or any of the rest of the filings.