If I have raised my stepson since he was 6 months old, could I get custody of him?

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If I have raised my stepson since he was 6 months old, could I get custody of him?

Me and my husnamd may be getting divorced. My stepsons biological mother has not seen him since he was 2 years old; he is now 13. He has autism and several other issues and does not want to live wirh his father. He is scared of his father.

Asked on November 4, 2012 under Family Law, Idaho

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Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

Potentially you could be awarded custody of your step-son who has medical issued by the court upon a petition for such IF the father and the biological mother are given notice of your request and do not object to it. I suggest that you may want to consult with a family law attorney to help you with your quest.


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