Asked by Mckayla on 28-03-2023 14:42:43
Question posted in the Family Law category relating to Western Cape
Hi
I have my cousins daughter in my car since she was 2 weeks old .
Her biological mother was given the option to be part of her life but chose not to. She has four other children , however those four kids are not in her care aswell . Her sister and father take care of the children as she has been on drugs for years .
The child is currently 4 years old and now the biological mother and father want to take her from me .Both of them are in and out of prison and are on drugs .
How do I protect the child and protect the interests of her as they are threatening to kidnap her .
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