Stepparent

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-004696",
  "term": "Stepparent",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "The spouse of a child's biological or adoptive parent, who is not the child's biological or adoptive parent. This individual enters into a parental role through marriage to a parent. A stepparent does not automatically have legal rights or obligations regarding the stepchild without formal adoption or a court order.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/stepparent/"
}