Overbearing stepmother

[Jester]

I writing this for my niece,(she's not very tech savvy) She has twin boys with a man who is now married to another woman.This woman a.k.a. "the stepmother" has become very overbearing.The father has visitation rights over the weekends and we happily let him have them.The stepmother insists that she is just as many rights of these children then there biological mother. She speaks ill about anybody on this side of the family in front of the 5 year old children.This is my Question,today she claimed that she's seeking a order of "delegation of authority". She wants to be able to put her name on anything pertaining to school,medical records,Emergency contacts. Is this feasible if the father is of sound mind and able to perform these duties on his own. My niece waits till there father gets home from work to drop the children off for the weekend. Visitation is for the the biological father correct? Well This also boils there stepmothers blood because she wants to spend the day alone with them before he gets home from work.Not to mention they only pay $50 dollars a week for both children.(that is a court order).Personally I really think that is way too low. Do you agree? isn't there a certain percentage taken from his income for both children? He claims to make about $480 a week.

To get a "delegation of authority" order in place doesn't she have to have consent from both parents? If it does go through, does that mean the father assumes the stepmothers former role and has no say on anything? or is this a license for both of them to emulate a biological parent.

[fennyjones]

Well, i will suggest you to use you own legal powers. Something we are not amused with is bigger than us. Bring humor to your family gatherings and it will lighten the atmosphere and create a balance and equality. At least if you're amused, you will not be responsive.