How do I obtain custody of my nephew?

[Comcernedaunty]

My dad has had custody of my nephew since he was 7months old. The boy is now 6yr/o. I have been living with my dad for a few months now and have been taking care of the boy. We have developed a really close bond. My dad doesn't take care of him like he should. He drinks all the time and sets no rules. The boy runs around the neighborhood all summer long/ winter of it wasn't for me stopping him. He still runs to my dad and gets whatever he wants when I say no. My dad never does his homework or give regular baths. He isn't involved with his school stuff. My dad just doesn't care. My sister never really sees him and has tons of excuses when I confront her and tell her she needs to take him he isn't being taken care of rite. She doesn't really want the responsibility and snaps and yells at him when she does see him. My dad and his gf treat him like he's such a burden. I have the boy in activities outside of school. I get him ready and take him to school and pick him up everyday I also take my daughter. I so a lot of things with him and pretty much take him wherever I go. I want to move out and I want to take him with me. I fear for his safety and his up bringing. I don't want to leave him behind. My dad signed over placement of him back to my sister months ago maybe even over a yr ago. She still doesn't take him even for a night. She only wanted to wreak the benafits of state aid and was living in a low in one housing for awhile. I think they share custody but he gave placemat over to my sister but yet my dad still has him. The Boy has made a lot of progress with behavior and attitude and manners since I've been taking care of him. What can I do or what do I need to do to get him in my custody. I will probably end up moving out with my bf who is also willing to take care of the boy with me. I'm not sure how to go about this. The custody with my dad and sister Is confusing. I know he would be better off and safer with me. Also I look at him like my own child I am more then willing to step up and raise him the way he should be and deserves to be.

 

[army judge]

Your best bet is stay out of this.
These custody things get nasty, and the kid's dad stands in line before you, as do all of his grandparents, and of course his mother.
If you insist, get ready to spend money, lots of money and speak with a family law attorney.

Good luck.

 

[Comcernedaunty]

The best thing to do is to leave him behind? The father of the boy has never had anything to do with him. He tried sign uhh over his rites but they no longer allow that unless someone else is willing to be the father and be on the birth certificate. I don't think he pays child support. My sister used to pay child support to my dad which is another reason she got him to sign placement back over to her. When the boy was 7months old she was taken to court by many people. The daycare he went to called the state on my sister because of the way she neglected to take care of him. Tons of witnesses showed up to testify against her horrible parenting. She was given two options sign custody over to a family member or give him up to foster care. My dad was the only one willing to take him only because him and and my step mom were still married and she would be the one taking care of him. Well she was way overwhelmed and miserable with their marriage so ended up leavening my dad and the boy and divorcing him. My dad was stuck with a him since he was two when my step mother left them. My dad never thought he would be the one taking care of him. Now his gf started to until I moved in now I take care or him. I mentioned to my sister I wanted to adopt him as well as my bf. we would do it together. I can't leave this boy in this house when I leave. He needs a mother or "Gaurdian" that will actually take care of him and love him. Peoples feel sorry for my nephew because of the lack of being taken care of. Would I need to get CPS involved before I can make a move. Or what it I get my sister to agree to give him to me. With my dad signing over him back to her wouldn't it be up to her. I know I fan easily persuade her she even seemed to like the idea except for the fact his school district would change drastically. He's not safe here or for his well being and upbringing he isn't safe.

 

[army judge]

You have choices to make.
I gave you information.
I was civil, and will remain civil.
What you do, or decide not to do, is of no matter, moment, or import to me.
If anyone is being harmed, neglected, or abused: call "911" and report the matter to the police.
The police know what to do after they've investigated the allegation.
If the situation is less urgent, contact your state's child protection agency and report your concerns to them.

Adopting a child has nothing to do with child neglect or abuse.

As I said, the state and court looks to the law in these matters of adoption.

Things are what they are, and that's usually the way they remain.

 

[Proserpina]

The best thing to do is to leave him behind? The father of the boy has never had anything to do with him. He tried sign uhh over his rites but they no longer allow that unless someone else is willing to be the father and be on the birth certificate. I don't think he pays child support. My sister used to pay child support to my dad which is another reason she got him to sign placement back over to her. When the boy was 7months old she was taken to court by many people. The daycare he went to called the state on my sister because of the way she neglected to take care of him. Tons of witnesses showed up to testify against her horrible parenting. She was given two options sign custody over to a family member or give him up to foster care. My dad was the only one willing to take him only because him and and my step mom were still married and she would be the one taking care of him. Well she was way overwhelmed and miserable with their marriage so ended up leavening my dad and the boy and divorcing him. My dad was stuck with a him since he was two when my step mother left them. My dad never thought he would be the one taking care of him. Now his gf started to until I moved in now I take care or him. I mentioned to my sister I wanted to adopt him as well as my bf. we would do it together. I can't leave this boy in this house when I leave. He needs a mother or "Gaurdian" that will actually take care of him and love him. Peoples feel sorry for my nephew because of the lack of being taken care of. Would I need to get CPS involved before I can make a move. Or what it I get my sister to agree to give him to me. With my dad signing over him back to her wouldn't it be up to her. I know I fan easily persuade her she even seemed to like the idea except for the fact his school district would change drastically. He's not safe here or for his well being and upbringing he isn't safe.

I have just two questions:

1. Who has LEGAL control of this child?

2. What is the CPS status as of right now?