Q: My niece was taken by child Pro. My sister told CM she does not want her brothers[me] to take custody. How can I fight
She had Ran away from her husband that they claimed sexually abused my niece and she filed a report. She ended up going back with our warning about him and losing her child to CP services but went back anyway and ofcuarse Child protection took my niece. My sister had told case management that my brother and I are not allowed to do anything or even watch her child which I'm sure her husband made her do. How can I fight it? and gain custody of the child?
A: You can file your own petition. DCS is only allow to place with a relative if a parent agrees, but the Court can place with you if the judge chooses. You should consult an attorney to help you with the proces.
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