I would like to adopt my nephew who I feel is not being looked after properly. I have the support of his whole family in this decision. How do I get ball rolling without expensive lawyers?

I have looked after him since he was little my eldest too have helped when his father could not cope . my nephew and the girlfriend where very young and she walked out on the baby when he was just 2 months old. His mum and aunts and grandparents all support me in this decision but I don't think he will not because he wants the child but because of all the perks he gets. I am in no doubt that he love s the child he just is not ready for a child. I know I am a single mum but I have stable home and I have people who will be willing to testify to my character.I have also spoken to my work about the issue and have asked that if it does go ahead I will be cutting down my hours of work. The child is almost 5 he has not been registered in any school for the coming September. no doctor surgery. no nursery to learn him develop any skills.At the age of 2 my children could talk and make perfect sense in what they where saying. I feel he needs to now at least be talking about little friends he has made at play school but he has none as he did not go long enough to make any friends. I am sad for this as my children had such a good up bringing with education love and support even when divorce was going on. I just want to give this young child a chance in having a loving family and education and support through life.

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