Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

Do we have to terminate paternity ?

My baby was born 6 months ago. I have not heard from Bio father since 5 months before child was born/Bio father knew of pregnancy and knows the child is his, our wedding called off because he became abusive. It's been 11 months now and I have met a great guy that wants to marry me next year and adopt my child, If the bio father is not on the Birth cert. and has not tried to contact/support my baby do I still need to contact him and have him give up paternity ?


Asked on 8/17/04, 2:06 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Eliseo Rico III The Law Office of Rico & Associates

Re: Do we have to terminate paternity ?

Terminating parental rights can be complicated and is almost always contested. Unless you are certain that he will voluntarily give up his parental rights, I suggest that you hire legal counsel to assist you with this matter.

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Answered on 8/17/04, 2:52 pm


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