Trying to get custody of my niece
I want to look into getting custody of my 3 year old niece. My sister is a drug addict and has not be taking care of her properly for a long time. I took my niece from her because she is doing drugs in front of her. I am assuming that you could say I have her illeagly. I mean my sister knows she is with me but just doesn't care. Her father comes in and out of the picture. Her has done many different drugs as well and I have no idea if he still does. But I do know that he has no job and has never paid any child support and goes from place to place to sleep at different family houses. SO my question how do I go about trying to get custody or her. Can my sister sign something that says she gives me custody? Do we have to go in front of a jodge or can we just do this with a lawyer?
If I have temporary custody can I apply for family assistance?
Any help or suggestions anything will be helpful not to sure where to go with this.