Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

When a father gives up all rights to his child who later dies after having a child of her own. Does the father or the half sister, which shares the same father, have any legal rights to the grand daughter/neice?


Asked on 5/15/11, 4:03 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Thomas Daley KoonsFuller PC

Not by virtue of their blood relationship. If they had actual possession of the child for 6 months or more ending less than 90 days ago, they would have standing to bring a suit on that basis, however.

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Answered on 5/15/11, 4:11 pm


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