When step‑parents have a duty to maintain
66M When step‑parents have a duty to maintain
As stated in section 66D, a step‑parent of a child has a duty of maintaining a child if, and only if, there is an order in force under this section.
A court having jurisdiction under this Part may, by order, determine that it is proper for a step‑parent to have a duty of maintaining a step‑child.
In making an order under subsection (2), the court must have regard to these (and no other) matters:
the matters referred to in sections 60F, 66B and 66C; and
the length and circumstances of the marriage to, or relationship with, the relevant parent of the child; and
the relationship that has existed between the step‑parent and the child; and
the arrangements that have existed for the maintenance of the child; and
any special circumstances which, if not taken into account in the particular case, would result in injustice or undue hardship to any person.
The statute text is free to read above. View Pro plans to unlock the case-law research tools for each provision.