Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

my chrildrens father is in jail and is trying to sign his righs over to his mother what rights will she have if he is able to do this


Asked on 8/15/10, 9:05 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Mark Dunn Mark D. Dunn

If he signs an affidavit of relinquishment, she will still have to file a petition (with the court) to terminate Dad's rights. If the Judge approves her request, he will sign an order of termination.

After that, Dad will have no rights, and Mom will have all of the parental rights.

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Answered on 8/20/10, 10:10 am


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