Legal Question in Family Law in Texas
custody mother abandoned child
I have a 3 year old son. His mother has been out of his life since he was 2 weeks old, what must be done in order to get full legal custody
4 Answers from Attorneys
Re: custody mother abandoned child
I would be glad to discuss the options available to you if you will contact me directly. The other responses are accurate. You need to either file for divorce or file a SAPCR. I can advise you as to what needs to be done to obtain custody.
Re: custody mother abandoned child
If you are married to her, you need to file for divorce and seek primary conservatorship. If unmarried, then file a Suit Affecting Parent-Child Relationship, also seeking primary conservatorship. A short consultation with an attorney will apprise you of what proceedings you need to institute to finalize this.
Re: custody mother abandoned child
File a "suit affecting the parent-child relationship" and have the mother served with notice of the lawsuit.
I suggest you contact an attorney for assistance.
Re: custody mother abandoned child
Ms. Langford is correct. If you would like to contact my office and arrange for a consultation, I'll be happy to discuss the matter with you in more detail.