My grandparents raised two of my cousins, and they (my gparents) were both retired and in their 70s. My aunt was mentally ill (bipolar, borderline personality disorder) and simply unable to care for them properly.
The bad news is that custody rules vary from state to state, and even from county to county. In our case, it was incredibly difficult to get her kids away from her - we collected evidence, called social services every time something happened, etc., and it still took until they were 9 and 12 for us to get them away permanently.
That's the other issue: what level of custody is your mom seeking? If you want to completely terminate parental rights, as we did, it's a difficult process. If she just wants custody, it can be easier, especially if you have your sister's consent.
I wish your mom luck!
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