Section 66M — Family Law Act 1975: When step-parents have a duty to maintain

(1) As stated in section 66D, a step-parent of a child has a duty of maintaining a child if, and only if, there is an order in force under this section. (2) A court having jurisdiction under this Part may, by order, determine that it is proper for a step-parent to have a duty of maintaining a step-child. (3) In making an order under subsection (2), the court must have regard to these (and no other) matters: (a) the matters referred to in sections 60F, 66B and 66C; and (b) the length and circumstances of the marriage to, or relationship with, the relevant parent of the child; and (c) the relationship that has existed between the step-parent and the child; and (d) the arrangements that have existed for the maintenance of the child; and (e) any special circumstances which, if not taken into account in the particular case, would result in injustice or undue hardship to any person.