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Child Custody and Who Is Considered a Parent?

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Wednesday’s Video Clip: Child Custody and Who Is Considered a Parent?

When it relates to family law, a parent can be the birth mother or father, an adoptive parent, or a step-parent.

In this video, Shelley, a Law Clerk with Russell Alexander Family Lawyers, discusses who is considered a parent for the purpose of child support, along with the role of step parents.

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Russell Alexander

Russell Alexander is the Founder & Senior Partner of Russell Alexander Collaborative Family Lawyers.