Custody of granddaughters

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My husband's son passed away in April and left 2 daughters. We moved our granddaughters into my husband's sisters house along with their mother, who lives in Maryland where our granddaughters live. We live in South Carolina. Their mother doesn't have a job and is using drugs. Their mother was asked to leave the house due to taking drugs and stealing money.

What are the chances of us being able to get custody of them and what do we need to do? We have contacted Social Services about this.

Thanks

 

[Duranie]

Since you are out of state and not a parent chances of custody are VERY slim. You are going to have to prove that mom is taking drugs and totally unfit and her being unemployed is not good enough. Social services is likely not to do anything unless the kids are being abused or neglected. You can certainly see an attorney.