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    Oct 19, 2010, 09:16 PM
    Need to understand my rights for child custody
    I have been taking care of my niece for the past 7 years, my brother's daugther. The mother is no where to be found, have not had contact with her for the past 2 years. Currently, am not legally her guardian. Considering I don't even know where to start to find the mother, what can I do now to legally get custody?
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    Oct 19, 2010, 09:41 PM

    Where is the father, your brother, in all of this?
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    Oct 19, 2010, 10:00 PM

    He lives with us, but does not provide me with any financial support.
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    Oct 20, 2010, 03:22 AM

    You need to seek guardianship of the child so you have a track record. Then after more time passes you can apply for custody / adoption. How does your brother feel about you adopting the child? Are you single or married?
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    Oct 20, 2010, 04:00 AM

    So the father lives with you. So what do you want to get custody? What do you think custody will accomplish?
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