Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

I have raised my daughter since before her first birthday. She is now 7 yrs old. Her biological father is not on the birth certificate nor has he ever been in her life, but she does have his last name. Does he have any parental rights or does he have to be notified of the adoption process?


Asked on 10/19/10, 5:59 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Dan Kirby Law Office of Dan Kirby

Yes, if you know the father and his whereabouts, you must serve him and terminate his parental rights before a court can grant an adoption. He might consent (he signs an affidavit of relinquishment of parental rights) which would allow an adoption.

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Answered on 10/24/10, 6:39 am


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