My cousin isn't stable and CPS became involved almost 4 months ago. My husband and I have had her kids since July. It's gotten to the point with CPS that she's running out of time and options. She has agreed to give us Legal Guardianship (without CPS forcing the issue). The cheapest lawyer I've found so far is $200 per hour and a $1500 retainer. I'm mad that we are agreeing to provide for her kids and this is just another way she is draining us. My husband is the sole breadwinner and we have 4 kids of our own. We do ok, but by no stretch of the imagination are well off. Is there any other way to pursue this where we aren't paying out thousands of dollars to get the right to give the kids stability? We love and want the kids, I just hate that it involves a price tag!