miAwMd
Dec 16, 2008, 02:40 PM
My 19 year old sister has two kids. One is 3 and one has just turned 1. Both have different dads. She doesn't have a GED, and she doesn't work. She is currently living with my mom. The father of the little girl who is 1 has recently been put in prison for up to 18years (still waiting sentencing). She married the little girls father after he was put in jail. It is suspected they were married so he wouldn't have to pay child support. My mom is working two jobs trying to support my sister and her kids. My sister currently has a warrant out for her arrest for not showing up to court. I want to adopt my niece and save her from a disastrous childhood she is destined to have if not removed from this situation. I currently live with my boyfriend, I have for the last two years. He has a very respectable, well paying job, as do I and we want to bring her into our home and provide the best life for her possible. We plan on getting married at some point and would do so sooner if it would help the situation. I am looking for advice and guidance on how to begin. I don't want to cause too much trouble for my nephew if avoidable.