Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

Ther is a mother that has a 2 yr. girl that no longer wants her. They don't know who the father is. She can't get child support out of him. How can we legally have her sign her rights over to us? Can we get her to sign a paper and fie it with the court? I was told that would be legal for the court to have it on record. What could she do in the future? Could she legally just ome and demand her back if I just filed a paper with the court? Would it give me the right to fight for her?


Asked on 11/20/09, 1:07 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Mark Dunn Mark D. Dunn

You'll need to file a petition with the Court to be appointed a conservator of the child. Mom can join in the petition, and you can allege that you don't know who Dad is (the court may appoint an attorney ad litem for Dad).

You can't just sign something and "file it with the court." YoOu have to file a formal petition, pay a filing fee, and get the Court to sign an order making a finding that what you want is in the child's best interest.

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Answered on 11/25/09, 11:22 am


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