Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

Re: Child's Interest

You raise several issues. Although courts may vary, I would think that your ex's immigration status would matter because he could be picked up and deported. I wouldn't want my daughter there when that happened. Regarding child support, why not try to enforce child support. This also may help your current husband adopt in the long run, and if not it at least gets you the funds you are entitled to receive. I do not see a down side other than the attys fees you will need to file the enforcement action. I hope this helps.

Re: Child's Interest

You have raised numerous questions. If your divorce decree has provisions that he is allowed to see her you need to file a motion to modify to avoid being in contempt for not letting him have her. If he has failed to pay support, you can also file a motion to enforce. Involuntary termination and adoption is expensive and time consuming. In 98% of my cases I tell people to forget that idea all together. You and your child lose all rights to child support from the biological dad and there is really no gain. A loving relationship with stepdad is not going to change in any way.