Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

how would it affect my mom if she signs custody of my younger brother over to me. I live in Arizona and she lives in Texas. I am 19 years old and i am married and capable of taking care of him and my brother is 14 years old.


Asked on 3/01/12, 8:30 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Thomas Daley KoonsFuller PC

If she's getting child support or any state benefits because the has the child, then she would lose those benefits. Should would no longer be able to claim the child on her taxes. If the child's father is still alive and has not had his parental rights terminated, he might decide to come take your brother from you.

Those are the first ideas I have off the top of my head.

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Answered on 3/04/12, 9:53 pm


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