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There is no "percentage rate". The court is concerned with the child's welfare only. If someone believes a child is endangered or being neglected, they should report it to CFS. An investigation will be done, and if the claims are proven true, the child(ren) will become Ward(s)of the Court. A custody hearing will be held in Family(Domestic) court. Grandparent(s) are often granted custody if they are willing and proven able to care for the child(ren).

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It's possible, if you can substantially prove to a court that the parent is unfit. Custody would then go to the other parent, assuming there is one, they want the child and are fit to raise it. But you could certainly make a case for custody.

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If they are the only living relatives, maybe. The judge will look at all in the family to see who is best able to take care of the child, not only financially but emotionally and able to have the physically ability to do so too.

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I think the grandparents have more of a right then any other family member. I've heard about grandparents taking in their grandchildren if the parents do not want the children.

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