Legal Question in Family Law in Texas
Adoption by stepfather
I have a 12-yr old son. His father (we were not married)
has not seen him nor been in
contact since he was 9 mos. Old. What has to be done for
my husband to adopt him?
Asked on 5/15/07, 9:36 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
TC Langford
Langford Law Office
Re: Adoption by stepfather
You can do the termination and adoption in the same proceeding, but in order to do it correctly, contact an attorney.
Answered on 5/16/07, 7:57 am
Bobby Warren
Patel & Warren, PLLC
Re: Adoption by stepfather
First, you would need to have the biological father's rights terminated. Once his rights are terminated, your husband would be free to adopt your son.
You should sit down with a family law attorney to discuss the process in detail.
Answered on 5/15/07, 10:59 am