So here’s the deal: my husband and his siblings were taken from their parents when they were younger and placed with their aunt and uncle. His aunt has been abusive towards him and his brother, but not their sister, who’s now 16 and still living there. She’s on board with wanting to live with us, and we have a stable life here in Virginia. Her current living situation is rough—dirty, no food, and she’s not getting the education she wants. We want to try for custody but aren’t sure how to start. Any advice would be super helpful!
You should definitely reach out to a lawyer who knows MA laws. They can guide you through the custody process.
Have her call CPS about the living conditions. If it’s that bad, they might step in and help.
It sounds like she really wants to live with you guys. That’s a big plus in your favor!
Just a heads-up, though—if you’re in different states, that might complicate things a bit.
You might need to consider more space too. They might want her to have her own room.