I’m trying to get my nephew I live in nyc but I smoke weed will that be a problem he was removed from his parents ?

Q: He was removed from his parents for allegedly hitting his brothers his father is my brother I smoke weed I live alone in a 2 bedroom apartment I haven’t been in police contact since I was a teen I’m 30 I’ve been a security guard and substance abuse counselor will me smoking prevent me from getting them

A: Not necessarily. Smoking marijuana is now legal in NYS. Thus, it’s only a problem if you have an addiction to it, or you do it in the presence of the child. For a full assessment, schedule a consult with a Bronx Child Custody Attorney.