Legal Question in Family Law in Texas
I am a Texas resident. I have had legal custody of a two year old since birth. I would like to file for adoption. We have had no contact with the mother for over a year. Her father is not listed on the birth certificate. How do I procede
Asked on 10/27/10, 8:17 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Mark Dunn
Mark D. Dunn
You're going to need a lawyer for this.
File a petition for termination and adoption - termination of Mom and Dad, and adoption for you.
Serve Mom by publication, if you don't have a current address for her, but first make your best effort to find her.
As for the unknown father, serve him by publication also.
Answered on 11/01/10, 9:20 am