Advice Needed

[joebloggs]

Just one thing to note is that even after doing this you will still have no legal standing as her parent or guardian. Only her mother will have this. If you want this then wait until she is a British national and then apply to adopt her. That is another thread!! I personally do not see any overwhelming reason for doing this.

You might not need to adopt

https://www.gov.uk/parental-rights-r...responsibility

I, personally, do not see any overwhelming reason for doing this.

A couple of reasons: You cannot give consent for any medical treatment to be carried out on your step child nor can you accompany them whilst being questioned by the police. This
can only come from someone who has parental responsibility.