As a step-parent going through a divorce can be extremely difficult when there is a stepchild involved. If you never legally adopted the child, then it will be difficult to get visitation rights, let alone custody over the child. This is done because the interests of the biological parents are put before the interests of any stepparent. However, there are a few tips you can use if you decide to file for visitation rights for your stepchild during a divorce.

Prove to the Courts That You Have Been Involved In The Child’s Life for Years

If you have known your stepchild since they were a baby and now they are a pre-teen, then this could work in your favor. If you have been involved in the child’s life for a number of years, this is a good indicator