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My sister is pregnant and unfit to parent, how can my husband and I go about seeking custody?

Asked almost 3 years ago - Gurnee, IL

My sister has a 15 year long meth addiction plus alcohol problems. She also has some undiagnosed mental illness issues. She has a history of homelessness and being in jail due to drugs and disorderly public conduct. She is 2 weeks away from her due date. I have already contacted CPS in California, we are in Ilinois. Hopefully, CPS will check out her living situation when the baby arrives. There is a father involved, but I don't know that he wants to raise a child long term. My husband and I would like to adopt the child, so that he isn't lost to the family. My husband has a good job and I work part time, a nice home, three children of our own and live in help. What are our chances?

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Erik Glen Swanson

Reputation Level 15

Answered almost 3 years ago. Litigation Lawyer in Skokie, IL.

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I can't answer your question directly, but I can advise you that you should not wait to contact an attorney to determine how and if you can attempt to adopt the child - don't expect it to be easy-going, unless your sister is willing to give up her parental rights willingly. If your sister is in California, you will likely need a California attorney, and you will certainly need an attorney well-versed in adoption issues.

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