Legal Question in Family Law in Texas
Adopted Children and Heirship
If a child is given up for adoption does he still retain rights of heirship of his biological mother ?
Asked on 1/15/03, 9:39 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Eric Williams
Law Office of Eric L. Williams
Re: Adopted Children and Heirship
In general, yes. Most adoption orders establish the legal relationship with the adoptive parents without denying the child heirship rights to the biological parents. The adoption order should specifically address that issue.
Answered on 1/19/03, 1:58 am