Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

I live in Texas and have two children, How do I start the process to sign over my rights?


Asked on 8/27/11, 9:35 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Mark Dunn Mark D. Dunn

There's no such thing as "signing over your rights." It's a myth.

In certain circumstances, a court can terminate someone's parental rights. A petition is filed, and a trial is held, and the Judge says yes or no. You can read about it in chapter 161 of the Texas Family code.

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Answered on 8/28/11, 5:28 am


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