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[quote=Anonymous]I would encourage you to speak with an attorney/financial advisor about whether you should actually adopt your nephew or if you should only retain guardianship. You need to deterine which would benefit you more financially. Yes, that sounds cold but as the mother of 2 SN kids, believe me, you have to consider the money. I think its admirable that you're willing to step in and care for your nephew. Given your sister's behavior, it's likely she had some untreated disorders that led to her drinking (self-medicating) and risky behavior (hook ups). Even if your nephew does not have FAS, he is at risk for the same disorders (as would any child you have even though you may not have the disorders, there's a big genetic component and, assuming she's your biological sister, you would carry the genes for them. [/quote]
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