Q: My sister passed away 2 yrs ago and didn't leave a will. She has 1 son that I have cared for and has lived with me since
her passing. His father is not in the picture and we've had no success in locating him in the past 2 yrs he's never been around and we only know his first name. I want to gain custody/guardianship of her son since he still lives with me. How do I obtain custody of him? We reside in Baton Rouge, LA
A: Yes, you can file for custody of him. In fact, based on the information you've provided, you have a very good shot of successfully adopting your nephew. Intrafamily adoptions, such as what you would be doing, have relaxed requirements and are typically less expensive than a private adoption. Give me a call, and I'll be happy to discuss with you further.
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