Being the Step-mom.

I am in the same situation as her, parents divorced, and wanting to move out and everything, I just think that it will alll b over in a few years, and to deal with it for now if she really wants to move out, have her take it to court. it may upset her mother a bit, but at least she will be happy in the long run. whatever house satisfies her need, and wil help her live a better life, I advise she lives in. she should do what make her happy. thats all I can really say. good luck with the situation

That’s an awful situation.

I’m sure we all agree that what is best for the child is what is important here, and not what the various parents and other adults want for themselves.

I don’t know what the legal and community advice situation is where you live, but aren’t there some neutral, responsible people you could talk with, to try to find a solution without taking it to court? That is a final way out, but tends to involve bitterness that can last for years - on all sides.

The way things are, it certainly doesn’t sound fair for your step-daughter. I wish you the very best of luck!

All I can say is that the little girl can make up her own mind. If her dad is on the birth certificate then there isnt anything the mum can do about it. You need to sit down and talk to them all everyone all together and help the mum understand that it isnt always about her. the little girl comes first.