Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

Re: Voluntary termination of parental rights

Will your voluntary termination be accepted?

If there is not another person (step-mom) to step into your shoes, then the Judge might not terminate your parental rights.

I've had judges refuse to terminate when a parent is in prison for life. Their reasoning is that they might inherit money one day or win the lottery and then they would have money to support their children.

Are you fully aware of what it means to terminte your parental rights? You are treated as if you are dead - your children will have NO contact with you. You have no rights to contact or talk to your children. After they turn 18, they may contact you if they wish.

Parental rights are strongly protected. You are entitled to a free attorney in a lawsuit to terminate your parental rights.

Child support in the future will end since you will no longer be a child's parent. However, past-due child support will survive.

If you live in the Houston area, you can call me at 713-847-6000. Be sure to let me know that you found me on lawguru.com

Good luck!