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What is a step-parent's role?
A step-parent is the spouse of a child's biological parent. While not legally a parent, they can gain parental responsibility through a court order or by marrying the biological parent. This relationship can be complex, as tragically highlighted in the case of Nathan Owens and Carla Georgescu.
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