Q: Can i file for custody of my niece thats been living with me but my aunt already adopted her?
Adoption was finalized jan 10, 2018. I take care of her and she lives with me but my aunt is the adopted parent that lives at a different address
A: That's an interesting question. There's a legal principle called standing and it's unclear from your question whether you could have standing. You best bet is to consult with an experienced family law attorney in your area where you can discuss in person and in depth your situation. It's really not possible to give you good information on this with such limited information in this question and answer forum.
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