Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

Termination

My parental rights were terminated due to failure to pay support. I never signed nor agreed to this, my diviorce decree is currantly sealed as per Judge BOBO. My son is now 13 yrs. old, can I regain my custody? --name removed--


Asked on 9/01/03, 4:34 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jean Sudduth Jean Sudduth, Attorney at law

Re: Termination

The answer is really a question of when your rights were terminated. Judges very rarely sign a termination unless there is a stepparent willing to step in and adopt. Thirteen years is a long time to not pay child support. Go to an attorney and expect back support and attorney fees to both be significant. If you have enough money to go forward it might be worth looking at. Good luck.

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Answered on 9/01/03, 7:58 am


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