my sister totally neglects her daughter. she has no job, yet has no time to bathe her daughter or wash her daughters clothes. we watch her EVERY weekend, as well as buy all of her clothes. when she goes back with her mother during the week, she wears the same outfit every day! she also hangs out with teenagers, and has a 17 year old boyfriend. she is 23! she doesn't make her sit in a carseat or have her seatbelted in the car. she keeps her up all hours of the night. she doesn't brush her teeth. she is 3 and has caps, cavities, and has had teeth pulled. her friends are more important than her daughter. she uses her food stamps to trade for clothes, cigarettes, car parts. if this isn't neglect i don't know what is. we want to call child services, but want to make sure we would at least get temporary custody of her while this is resolved. or full custody if she doesn't change. is this possible?
2007-09-03 18:47:05 · 6 answers · asked by GLgirl 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
The very first thing I would do is to consult an attorney.
Best Wishes
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2007-09-03 18:54:28 · answer #1 · answered by Fade To Black 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry, but I have to say something. You are waiting to call Child Services because you want to make sure YOU get her?
Wow, how freaking thoughtful of you! How about you call now, and not worry about that stuff until later, when she is out of that mess.
To be honest, No, I don't think you will have an easy time getting custody unless your sister grants it to you.
2007-09-04 01:57:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you report her to CPS, then you need to make sure you let them know what is going on, as well as what you would like the outcome to be. If you let them know you want temporary custody, they can help you if the allegations are proven.
OR, contact a family law attorney in your area and they can help you with the process.
2007-09-04 01:57:46 · answer #3 · answered by allrightythen 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, and don't wait until the child is put into a really dangerous situation!!! Call them asap.
2007-09-04 01:55:09 · answer #4 · answered by PEGGY S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it is possible to gain custody of your niece my friend had a child he and his girlfriend couldn't support so his parents adopted them you can also adopted your sister child if she puts her up for adoption. you can talk to them about this hope this helps. also talk to the father about this if you can.
2007-09-04 01:57:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Consult an attorney and see if it can be done because I believe it can.
2007-09-04 01:58:35 · answer #6 · answered by Los Angeles Rocks! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋