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How can I get custody of my teenage relative that is a victim of verbal abuse under Texas state law

my cousin has 6 kids. oldest is "tina" and "ana". tina left at 18 yrsold. ana wants out of the verbal abuse. ive seen it first hand and want to help. id like to get custody. where do i begin.

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I doubt you will like this answer, but I think you will have a difficult time filing for custody unless ana comes to live with you and stays there for six months. As it appears now, you do not have legal standing to file for custody. If the abuse rises to the level where Child Protective Services could be involved the situation could change, but that does not sound like what you are describing. I hope this helped.

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