Legal Question in Family Law in Texas
Paternal Rights?
I recently received an email from my daughters father, stating he wishes to sign over his rights. He has no custody, and for the last seven months has not helped in supporting her (at all). With prior military service he never paid what he should have, and with a new, and pregnant fiance, would like to sign over his rights.
What exactly does this mean? Will he still be obligated to provide support? Can he sign them over completely to me being a single mother?
I'm doing my best to support her on my own as it is. How can I find low cost legal aid? I've tried going through the attorney general, and they've created an interstate case involving his state. However, six months later I'm still waiting.
My basic question-- what does signing over his rights entail to him, as far as responsibility, and to me, as far as being the sole parent for over three years.
Any insight is very much appreciated.
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Paternal Rights?
Lots of guys would like to "sign away their rights". Unfortunately, the courts usually won't terminate a person's rights because if the mother dies the child will be an orphan.
If a parents rights are terminated, then future child support is terminated.
Termination means the parent will be treated as if the parent is deceased.
Re: Paternal Rights?
Unless there is somebody to accept his parental rights, it's not likely that any court would accept his offer. Keep going after him with the AG's office. They are persistent and sometimes come up with results. Good Luck
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