Legal Question in Family Law in Texas
Family question
I have been married for 6 years. M y stepson lives with us and his mother has had no contact with him for almost 8 years. My husband past away this week. Whats going to happen to my stepson? We are very close and he has been with us seen he was 3 years old? I have not adopted him because we have not been able to find his mother. Will the court take him from our home and away from me.
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Family question
There are too many variables in your question to give you a definite answer.
I suggest you contact an attorney and explain all the facts.
Re: Family question
Why not adopt him now? His mother *can* be found or a notice published in the paper. Now that his father has passed, you would be the best one to take care of the child, but you have no familial relationship. You have no legal relationship with the child unless you take some action for the child. No Court will seek you out to take the child. Find a lawyer. Many lawyers take payments on these situations if that is a factor. Good Luck.
Re: Family question
You have presented a very complex question. You need to take some Court action and seek at least some temporary orders. I am a board certified specialist in the field of family law, practicing in the Houston area. I would be glad to sit down with you and discuss your available options. In my opinion, this is not going to be a matter which you can handle yourself. Contact me directly if you want to visit further concerning these matters.
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