Legal Question in Family Law in Texas
My husband and I have custody of his nephew. The mother of the child has said she wants to terminate her rights so we can adopt him. Can we just to to a lawyer to draw up some legal document or do we have to go through all the adoption process? Is there a cheaper and simplier way to do this?
Asked on 12/22/11, 7:17 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Mark Dunn
Mark D. Dunn
You can't adopt a child without doing an adoption (in court). And that requires a petition for adoption, a social study, and a final hearing.
Answered on 12/29/11, 1:43 am