I. Family relations and maintenance obligations
In family relations, adoptive mother and stepdaughter form a specific kinship. Stepdaughters, as children of adoptive mothers, legally enjoy the same rights and treatment as biological children of adoptive mothers. Therefore, adoptive mothers have the legal obligation to raise stepdaughters, including providing support in life and education.
II. Legal Obligations and Provisions
According to the relevant provisions of the Marriage Law of the People's Republic of China, if a foster relationship is formed between stepparents and stepchildren, the relevant provisions on the relationship between parents and children shall apply. This means that the adoptive mother is legally responsible for raising her stepdaughter and ensuring that her basic needs are met. At the same time, if the foster mother fails to perform the maintenance obligation, the stepdaughter has the right to ask the foster mother to perform the maintenance responsibility according to law.
Third, the actual situation and judgment
However, it should be pointed out that the situation of each family is different. In real life, whether the adoptive mother has the ability to raise the stepdaughter, whether the stepdaughter needs to be raised, and the relationship between the two parties will affect the fulfillment of the obligation of raising. Therefore, when judging whether the adoptive mother has the obligation to support her stepdaughter, it is necessary to comprehensively consider the relevant legal provisions and the actual situation.
In addition, moral responsibility is also an aspect that cannot be ignored. Although the law clearly stipulates the obligation of support, family members should follow moral principles and care for and support each other. As a member of the family, the foster mother should try her best to provide care and support for her stepdaughter and help her grow up healthily.
To sum up:
Foster mothers are legally obligated to raise stepdaughters, but the specific performance needs to be judged according to relevant laws and regulations and the actual situation. At the same time, family members should also follow moral principles and care for and support each other.
Legal basis:
the marriage law of the people's republic of china
Article 27 provides that:
There should be no abuse or discrimination between stepparents and stepchildren.
The rights and obligations between a stepfather or stepmother and his stepchildren who are raised and educated shall be governed by the relevant provisions of this Law on the relationship between parents and children.
People's Republic of China (PRC) Civil Code
Article 1072 stipulates:
There should be no abuse or discrimination between stepparents and stepchildren.
The provisions of this law on the relationship between parents and children shall apply to the rights and obligations between stepfathers or stepmothers and their stepchildren.