Adopting my little sister?

Question

I WANT TO ADOPED MY LITTLE SISTER? MY MOTHER TREATS HER BAD, WITH NO RESPECT WHAT SO EVER, DOESNT BUY HER WHAT SHE NEED? HOW CAN I ADOPT HER

Answer 1

You would have to take your mom to court. Your mom would have to agree to give up her parental rights or you have to prove the abuse.You have to be able to show the judge that you can emotionally and financially support her

Answer 2

i would get guardianship not adopt, u don't want ur sister calling you mommy

Answer 3

report your mom to social services and tell them you are interested in adopting her, but firts make sure you have what you need to take care of her because SS will investigate and go to your house and see if she has her own room, etc hope I helped I wanted to do the same but my sister is already 18

Answer 4

you need to contact some state people and tell them the situation and then procede from there.

Answer 5

That is going to be very hard on your part talk to a lawyer

Answer 6

First, you need to talk to Child protective services in your area and express your concerns to them.  If they remove your sister from your mother's home, you are over 18, and qualify as a foster parent than there is a good chance that she will be placed with you. At that point you will be her foster mother.

After that, your mother will have at least a year in which to make court ordered changes in her life before the court will even consider terminating her parental rights.  

If they do decide to terminate parental rights, you will be able to apply to adopt her. If you qualify as an adoptive parent, than the court will most likely grant your petition to adopt.  In addition to the time required by this process there is usually a 6 month waiting period before the adoption process is finalized.

Answer 7

Frist of all talk to a social worker before something bad happens

then make sure your sister has a safe place to stay

Make sure your mom is willing to put your sister up for adoption and be willining to terminate her parental rights. Good luck to you and your sister

Answer 8

How old are you, and how old is she?

Adopting her would be difficult, but if you are over 18, have a stable job and home, and take the proper actions, you may become her legal guardian until she is 18.

The first step is to prove your mother an unfit parent.  You have to have hard evidence. This means witnesses, possibly photographs, and a letter from your sister would be helpful too.

Next step would be to go to the child welfare agency in your area.  DCFS is what it is called in a lot of places, but some have different names. Make an appointment with them, and bring in your evidence. If you have enough proof, they will investigate the situation. Be persistent. Do not let your case be ignored.

If they find anything wrong with the situation, they may remove your sister from the home, or they may try to work with your mother to make things better.

If they decide to remove her, make it clear that you want her to live with you.  

I will stress though that they may not find you suitable either. In that case, your sister would go to a foster home.

Best of luck!

Answer 9

Only if your mother's and your sister's father's rights are voluntarily given up, or involuntarily terminated by a court, can you adopt your little sister.

You CAN ask your mom if she can live with you, and you can take care of her.  The safety and well being of your sister is the main thing.  Not who's her legal parent.  Maybe your mom would jump at the chance, if she is overwhelmed, mentally ill, isn't good mother material, etc.

Otherwise, you can call Children's Protective Services if your mom is abusive or neglectful.  They will investigate, and may allow you to have temporary custody if you are an adult.  You can also talk to a school counselor if you suspect abuse or neglect.

Good luck, Big Sister!!

Answer 10

Go to your local welfare office or even the police department, if they find that she is being neligent to your sister they will put her in a foster home until they see that you have the means to care for her and then you can adopt her. good luck

Answer 11

i'm pretty sure social services would want to intervene first. they would obviously want to see whats going on and how she is being taken of-- they would probably even seek therapy for your family first before really doing something that will damage you and your sister later on. but if they do find your mother unfit they would surely put your sister in a foster home first and then you could fight to see if you even are able to adopt her. It has been done before.... i hope you know and have thought clearly about this!!! good luck and its good to know that your sister has you to count on!!!