My sister is 6 years old. I am 22 with a child of my own. I go to school for nursing, I work, and I am in the navy reserve until I graduate. My mother is 40 years old and has an undiagnosed mental illness, she refuses to get help because she says there is nothing wrong with her. She has a gambling problem and a drinking problem and at times does not come home. I currently live with her and pay most of the bills so that I can care for my sister financially and emotionally. There is a lot more that is too numerous to write. I am wondering if I have a valid case in Minnesota so that I can get custody of my sister.

