Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

my husband wants to adopt my son what do i need to do? In my sons birth certificate he has only mothers name no father. What kind of paper work would I need to file?


Asked on 9/25/12, 2:37 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Bob Leonard Bob Leonard Law Group, PLLC

Even though he has no father listed on his birth certificate, he still has a father. If you know who he is, you can try to terminate his parental rights. If not, the court may appoint an attorney (at your expense) to find him. There are some newer statutes that might let you terminate without notice, but I would be careful about using them. You want your adoption to be valid.

Your husband cannot adopt until the biological father is terminated.

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Answered on 9/26/12, 12:43 pm


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