If they were the parents they would not have to adopt the child. The child is already theirs. Actually the child can be adopted by anyone (if the court sees fit) if both parents rights have been terminated. The courts are supposed to do what is in the best interest of the child, NOT what's in...
First of all the mother's paternal rights have to be terminated before anyone can adopt him. This aunt and uncle have just as much "standing" in the case as the aunt that has the child now. Obviously this aunt and uncle aren't "legal strangers" because they have been in the child's life since...
Adoption of nephew
I am not a lawyer, so I cannot give legal advice, but in my case I filed a petition for custody. It is good that you have (or had) a relationship with your nephew. That should help you in court. I am a family advocate and work with many families across Alabama, that are...