Firstly apologies for being slightly vague here, it's a sensitive time for my family and I'm paranoid about accidently outing myself!
My mum is terminally ill and currently my younger sibling lives with her and her partner, he is a father to my sibling but isn't legally or biologically our dad and so has no legal rights (I assume), the biological dad is on the birth certificate but hasn't even visited or been in contact. I'm in my late 20s and have a stable job, home, relationship etc. So basically I'm wondering what happens when my mum passes away, will I automatically get custody as next of kin? Am I even next of kin? Will I have to apply for it? Will the biological father be contacted by social services and offered custody even though he's never ever been interested? I don't know if anyone will actually no the answers or if I'm posting in the right place but I feel so clueless and am struggling to find information discretely so if anyone has any clue I'd be greatful!
I should add we have discussed as a family that my sibling will live with me and were all happy with this choice, it's just not easy to bring up the legality of it yet as it could all be years away yet
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Alb1 · 08/11/2014 21:24
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