Can we get to see her because I feel like its wrong for my cousin to keep her away?

[eblount1987]

Me and my siblings where taken away i was 11 my little sister was 8 and my baby sister was 4. I got adopted by my god mom, my little sister stayed in foster care and right before my adopted mom was going to adopt my baby sister my cousin adopted her and dont wont us to see her. Now that im 24 my other sister is 20 and 15 . Can we get to see her because i feel like its wrong for my cousin to keep her away. My baby sister already ran away 3 times and i was told by my uncle that shes being verbel abused and she doesnt want to be there.

[sandyclaus]

Originally Posted by eblount1987 Me and my siblings where taken away i was 11 my little sister was 8 and my baby sister was 4. I got adopted by my god mom, my little sister stayed in foster care and right before my adopted mom was going to adopt my baby sister my cousin adopted her and dont wont us to see her. Now that im 24 my other sister is 20 and 15 . Can we get to see her because i feel like its wrong for my cousin to keep her away. My baby sister already ran away 3 times and i was told by my uncle that shes being verbel abused and she doesnt want to be there.

If your cousin, the adoptive parent, has decided they don't want to allow you see her, then you have no choice but to comply. They are under no obligation to allow it if they choose not to.

You'll just have to wait until your baby sister becomes an adult. At that point, it will be HER choice whether or not to see and/or maintain a relationship with you.

[eblount1987]

That sucks, i dont like that law i just feel as all siblings should be able to see eachother. she knows we exist and want to see us but we cant see eachother. Thanks for the advice

[Friend In Court]

Originally Posted by eblount1987 Me and my siblings where taken away i was 11 my little sister was 8 and my baby sister was 4. I got adopted by my god mom, my little sister stayed in foster care and right before my adopted mom was going to adopt my baby sister my cousin adopted her and dont wont us to see her. Now that im 24 my other sister is 20 and 15 . Can we get to see her because i feel like its wrong for my cousin to keep her away. My baby sister already ran away 3 times and i was told by my uncle that shes being verbel abused and she doesnt want to be there.

The adoptive mother, your cousin, where your baby sister is living has control over her and the right to forbid your seeing her. Not necessarily the right thing to do, to keep siblings apart, but her option as long as she is the child's mother.

What concerns me is your say she has run away three times. The child is obviously in distress. That calls for a report to Child Protective Services and an investigation. They usually are overloaded and much will depend upon the diligence of the social services worker, but persist.

As a family member, although your cousin adopted, you could challenge the placement of your sister with her and petition for custody as a relative. What you will need is evidence that the child is at risk, not doing well, coupled with proof that placing with you would be in her best interests. For such a petition to be successfully brought your chances would be best with an experienced family law attorney.

[eblount1987]

That will be hard. thats why she keeps her away from us

Originally Posted by Friend In Court The adoptive mother, your cousin, where your baby sister is living has control over her and the right to forbid your seeing her. Not necessarily the right thing to do, to keep siblings apart, but her option as long as she is the child's mother. What concerns me is your say she has run away three times. The child is obviously in distress. That calls for a report to Child Protective Services and an investigation. They usually are overloaded and much will depend upon the diligence of the social services worker, but persist. As a family member, although your cousin adopted, you could challenge the placement of your sister with her and petition for custody as a relative. What you will need is evidence that the child is at risk, not doing well, coupled with proof that placing with you would be in her best interests. For such a petition to be successfully brought your chances would be best with an experienced family law attorney.

her sister was legally adopted. she has no legal standing to challenge it anyway.

[Friend In Court]

Originally Posted by Unregistered her sister was legally adopted. she has no legal standing to challenge it anyway.

I recommended that she report what she believes abuse to CPS. If the child is taken away, then so much for the adoption for she will be placed in a foster home. Relatives have dibs.