Is it possible to petition for visitation of a step child after divorce?
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Is it possible to petition for visitation of a step child after divorce?
My husband and I are divorcing after several years of marriage. My husband has had shared custody of his daughter, and I have been taking care of her since she was nine months old. Not only do I care greatly for her but my own son is very close to her. My husband will be moving out of the state, so it would be difficult to near impossible for me to see her during his time with her. However, her biological mother and I still live within 40 miles of each other. I would like to keep in touch with my step-daughter and I have my ex-husband’s support, but her mother will not allow it. Is it likely that I could be awarded visitation in my situation?
Asked on October 20, 2012 under Family Law, Florida
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Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Some states in this country allow a former step parent the right to seek visitation with his or her former step child. I suggest that if you want to have some semblance of a relationship with your former step child that you consult with a family law attorney in your locality to see if under the laws of your state such would be an option through the court system.
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