Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

I am trying to find out how I can get the process started to get my four year old's noncustodial parent rights signed over to me and my husband so my husband can adopt her. I don't know if that is possible because we have only been married for 4 months. Is this possible,and how would I get the process started for as cheap as possible?


Asked on 7/21/11, 11:59 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Mark Dunn Mark D. Dunn

It won't be cheap.

It's called a "termination and adoption." It's easier if Dad cooperates (signs an affidavit of relinquishment).

A social study is absolutely required (by law).

Start the process by talking to a lawyer, who will want to get lots of information from you, and about a $3000 advance retainer.

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Answered on 7/21/11, 4:54 pm


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