Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

Adoption of a Step-child

Is it possible to adopt a stepchild if the childs other parent is not willing to give up their parental rights? would it make any difference if the other parent has never paid child support?


Asked on 1/26/09, 6:58 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
TC Langford Langford Law Office

Re: Adoption of a Step-child

It is possible, but not likely. If the biological parent refuses to voluntarily terminate parental rights, then it is necessary to take the matter to a hearing before the judge, and the judge will render a decision. Failure to pay child support is a factor, but only one of many.

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Answered on 1/26/09, 7:28 am


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