NSW Stepchild & law

[Geowin1]

My daughter has separated she has a biological child with husband & a step child who’s biological mother has passed away her step child currently resides with her but father is threatening to take her away & we’re concerned for her welfare if she goes not sure what my daughter can do legally

 

[sammy01]

the child has a right to continue the relationship with step-mum. The family law act protects the right of the child to have a meaningful relationship with anyone who has been a significant person in the child's life.

 

[Geowin1]

She is in the process of getting consent orders as she is the carer at the moment & needed to be able to legally sign school notes & take her to the doctors while he’s not around which she’s been doing for the last 6 years anyway.Now he’s going to contact the solicitor & get them stopped. As she’s pretty much got nothing someone suggested she contact Legal Aide

 

[Atticus]

She is in the process of getting consent orders as she is the carer at the moment & needed to be able to legally sign school notes & take her to the doctors

One of the problems here is that unlike a parent, a step parent doe's not have the presumption of equal shared parental responsibility... Don't know if a temporary guardianship order may be a possible alternative. May depend on the kids age... how old is she?

Depending on age, she may also be able to have her own wishes & views taken into consideration by court (via an ICL or family consultant)