My Sister and her husband live with our father and stepmother.They have 2 children.They work very hard, and are able to provide their children with everything they need-except a house.They live in the northeast where housing prices are through the roof.They moved up there on the offer of my father,who wanted them to save up enough money to get their own place.They both work full time and my sister goes to school.Then yesterday my stepmother said to my sis that they were thinking of taking the kids for a couple years so that she and her husband could just work all the time until they get a place they can afford.When my sister got upset, my stepmom said it was just a thought and she would only do it if it were mutual.Then she said,"If your father wanted to take you to court and take them,there would be nothing you could do about it,so don't worry about it anyway."My stepmom's not always truthful with any of us and we're starting to think they may be planning to get them. Can they do that
2006-08-23 02:52:29 · 15 answers · asked by Angela 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
No they can't do that.
2006-08-23 02:59:56 · answer #1 · answered by Sherry 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think that if they are both working full time they should consider moving out of your fathers house now. Let your father know what your step mother said. See if he feels the same way. It seems to me your stepmother has an agenda for some reason. I know that in order for kids to be taken away that they would have to prove neglect or abuse in some way. They just can't go to court and say I want these kids. Seriously though, they need to see if they can find cheap housing somewhere. even if it means moving somewhere cheaper.
2006-08-23 03:03:38 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
They would have to prove that the parents are unfit. If they are providing for the kids and only living with your father and stepmother to save money maybe now would be a good time to move away and find somewhere cheaper to live and then they wouldn't have to worry about this. I think your stepmom's lying
2006-08-23 06:02:01 · answer #3 · answered by country girl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your parents would have to convince the court that your sister and brother in-law would be unable to provide for their children without the support of your parents. It's a stretch, but I wouldn't rule out the possibility that they could gain custody of them if they choose to take it to court. I think the best thing for everybody would be if your sister and brother in-law looked to either transferring (if they work for larger companies) jobs or start looking for another job where housing is more affordable. Either way you put it, your parents are going to hold it against them some way. Whatever they do, they need to get out of your parents' house ASAP!
2006-08-23 03:19:57 · answer #4 · answered by Cassiopeia 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In order to take someone's children the parents have to be unfit and/or unstable. Just because your sis and her husband live with her dad and the wicked stepmother doesn't prove anything. I would slap that woman's teeth so far down her throat and then find a not so expensive place to live because she can't be trusted
2006-08-23 03:11:18 · answer #5 · answered by ok 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO NO NO NO!!!! Unless they can prove that the children are being neglected emotionally and physically, there is no way that your ad and stepmom can do that. If a complaint is lodged against your sister and her husband, the welfare will investigate and if no problems are found, the case is put to rest - so to speak. I have been informed that when welfare goes in they look to see if the child is being abused, has the child got someplace to sleep - even if it is a mattress in the garage - blankets and food to eat. Tell your sister to go to any welfare office and double check if she is still afraid
2006-08-23 03:03:18 · answer #6 · answered by CLEVER 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No one can take anyone elses children away. That is up to the child welfare systems and the courts. The only way this would be possible is if your sister was reported to an agency and the accusations were found to be true. (accusations meaning physical or sexual abuse or neglect.) Your sister has nothing to worry about.
2006-08-23 03:00:31 · answer #7 · answered by imtami75 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i think shes just saying that. and there would have to be more going on than just that they live with them, for them to take the kids. you cant just say "i want the kids because they work too much" you know? why dont they try to move to another area that is more affordable? i suggest getting away from the parents. that can not be healthy. as long as they are not doing harm the kids,drugged up, or anything like that, they would be fine. good luck.
2006-08-23 03:03:42 · answer #8 · answered by stella 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Not without a court order, but if I was your sister I would take that to mean that the time has come to move out.
2006-08-23 11:37:05 · answer #9 · answered by vonwasden 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they should move to an area where it doesnt costs alot for a house and there are programs that can help first time buyer unless their credit is so screwed up beyond repair.
Sounds like they need to be grown ups and move out of mommy and daddys house. it might be rough but at least they wouldnt have to put up with that nonsense
2006-08-23 03:50:49 · answer #10 · answered by wilowdreams 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The courts would not allow that to happen. The parents are doing the best they can for their children and the courts would look favorable on that.
2006-08-23 02:57:16 · answer #11 · answered by loser 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋