If my nephew were to be taken away from my sister by CPS, would I be able to legally adopt him?
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If my nephew were to be taken away from my sister by CPS, would I be able to legally adopt him?
Asked on January 7, 2013 under Family Law, Michigan
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Under the laws of all states in this country the only way a person can legally adopt a minor is of the parent knowingly signs and adoption agreement subject to court approval allowing such which is typically prepared by a family law attorney.
Unless your sister is willing to allow the above then you cannot adopt her child.
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