Parents Neglect 13 Year Old, Aunt Wants Custody In Ohio
Niece father on the run for pending charges of a sexual nature against a minor; mother on parole after federal felony; parents not divorced, separated over 11 years. She lived with her father after her mom abandoned her at 22 months of age; her father abandoned her with her mother at age 13 when facing serious charges. Mother constantly has live-in boyfriends who are abusive. I want to protect niece from parents neglect; however, I am an aunt and Ohio has laws just for grandparents, not for others. What do I do?
Re: Parents Neglect 13 Year Old, Aunt Wants Custody In Ohio
Your best option is to get mom to consent to the child's living with you. If the situation is bad, consider reporting it to child protective services.