Mind The Step: Simon Blain and Ellen Jones write for Family Law Journal

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Family Partner, Simon Blain, and Family Trainee Solicitor, Ellen Jones, have authored an article for the Family Law Journal entitled ‘Mind The Step: rights and obligations of the step-parent.

Despite step-parents being a common feature in modern families, their rights, obligations and legal relationship with the children of the family are often misunderstood. Simon and Ellen discuss various elements including who constitutes a step-parent, whether then can acquire PR, what happens if a step-parent dies and what happens if a parent and step-parent separate.

Reference to the full article can be found below:

Family Law (journal) > 2022 > November > In Practice > Mind The Step: rights and obligations of the step-parent – [2022] Fam Law 1422 (behind a paywall)

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