Chances of getting custody of my niece?

Question

My sister gave up parental rights to her daughter about 8 years ago. My niece was placed in foster care. She has been with the same family for 7 years now. They haven't actually adopted her, but I think they have guardianship of her. I know my niece still has all the benefits from the state as if she was still a foster child. When my sister gave up her parental rights she specifically noted that my mother and I are not to have contact with my niece. I was a minor at the time she made that stipulation. Since I have been 18 I have been a constant part of my niece's life, thanks to her foster mom who trusts me. My niece frequently spends weekends with me and even travels out of town with me too. Now I want to know what my chances of getting custody of her are considering I've maintained contact with niece all these years, despite the stipulation my sister made 8 years ago.

Answer 1

I definitely support taking your niece from a loving family who have known her for 8 years.

Answer 2

Woooow... Think woman!

Answer 3

First, is your neice happy with her new family? if she is, then all you can do is continue being a good aunt/uncle. if your neice has mentioned shes not happy there or she wants to live with you then yeah go for it. I think its great that you kept in contact with her.  just find out these details. if she is happy and you take her, you'd be taking her from a whole family to a single head. think about what she wants first, then what you do. i think you would have a good chance of getting custody though.