In this appeal, we consider a challenge to the recently enacted stepparent custody statute. The statute effectively gives a stepparent the same status as a natural parent, for purposes of deciding custody, if (i) the child is residing with the stepparent and a natural custodial parent, when (ii) the natural custodial parent dies or becomes disabled. In this case, the Family Court awarded residential custody...
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