Family Means Paperwork, Not Just Love 😅

Ever feel like family should be simple, but reality turns it into a legal maze? My wife and I just want to give her granddaughter—a sweet 3-year-old from Thailand—a safe, loving home here in the States. But between unhelpful social services and lawyers passing us back and forth, I’m starting to wonder if love even counts for anything on official forms. Her parents are divorced, and the little one’s dad brought her here for an extended visit. We thought stepping up would be easy, but now every phone call leaves us more confused. I keep asking myself: Why does caring for family have to be so complicated? Has anyone else faced this kind of guardianship puzzle? I’d love to hear your stories or advice—sometimes it feels like we’re the only ones stuck in this paperwork jungle. Let’s talk about it. 🤔💬 #FamilyMatters #Guardianship #ParentingChallenges #FamilyRelationships