Is a step-parent considered a legal guardian?

Question

As a step-parent, can I sign papers for permission to participate in field trips, summer camps, etc.?

Answer 1

Unless the step parent has legal authority from a court, he/she is not a legal guardian.

A parent cannot appoint a legal guardian for their child, it has to be approved by the court.  As guardianship requires the other parent to give up their parental rights.

While school and summer camp may accept that signed permission slip, that does not make it legal.

Rich

Answer 2

yes they are, my friend gets them signed by his step dad all the time