Can a step parent obtain parental responsibility?

[Anomousm2]

Just a quick question, can a step parent obtain parental responsibility?

My friend is a step parent and he is going through a few family issues and could be dragged to court to gain parental responsibility as he is actually more of dad to the child than the actual biological father.

[atticus]

Yes: section 4A Children Act 1989 https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/41/section/4A

But are you suggesting that your friend does not want to acquire parental responsibility?

[Anomousm2]

Yes: section 4A Children Act 1989 https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/41/section/4A

But are you suggesting that your friend does not want to acquire parental responsibility?

No, my friend wants to gain parental responsibility; however, the other side of the family has made it difficult.