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Step Parent Question

Caring1's picture

I am a step mom married to the custodial parent of my step son with mom as the non custodial parent. Father has all decision making rights. My question is, am I allowed to attend (along with child's bio parents) a medical appt regarding ADHD for my step son? My thinking is, because I am married to the custodial parent and if he says I can, then maybe I should be able to. I will not be making any decisions during said appt, just there to listen and answer any questions from the doctor. Note: my husband shares time with mom, I am a stay at home mom and I am with said child more than father due to his job hours. I am here to put child on the bus and am with him when he returns. So I am just much of a parent to him as I am to my other two children.

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not2sureimsaneanymore's picture

This. Not sure why that's even an issue. Especially when it comes to behavioral disorders because you're with him more for the day to day stuff (like what he eats, which can affect his ADHD) so you will know best as to triggers and symptoms.

Maxwell09's picture

I'm in the same situation and I go with my DH to any appointments SS has. I don't get to make decisions but when my husband asks me for my opinion I give it. Just be prepared so many nurses and attendants will assume you are the kid's mother and look to you for answers to their medical questions, you should always let your DH do this part even if you actually know all the answers.

Caring1's picture

Just trying to figure out if it could be an issue with the bio mom? Bio dad says I can go, just wanting to know who is more in the right?

Caring1's picture

Thank you very much. I think I will just stay home and like you said not cause any stress on anyone. I don't want my step son to think I'm trying to step on moms toes.