complicated question

[rcvela001]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Texas

my nephews were adopted 14 years ago by there stepfather.
just recently my oldest nephew contact us. (me and my brother)
his mom allowed him to visit with us and invited us to her house.
this was 3 months ago. In those 3 months she has been to my house and my brothers house just about every other weekend with the boys.
we have taken trips to the beach together, celebrated fathers day and so on.

(She is now divorced from there adopted step dad. and he doesnt pay child support nor does he visit.)

My question is.....I do believe this legal adoption is still in effect.
1. What can legally be done to my brother and I at this point since we have had contact with the boys.
2. Are there any circumstances that void an adoption?
3. Is there any legal standing she can still have over the boys and have my brother arrested for contact with the boys?
4. is there anything my brother can do at this point to re-instate his legal parentage over his sons? (for things like medical and school?)

Thank you for your time in this matter.

[Gracie3787]

Originally Posted by rcvela001

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Texas

my nephews were adopted 14 years ago by there stepfather.
just recently my oldest nephew contact us. (me and my brother)
his mom allowed him to visit with us and invited us to her house.
this was 3 months ago. In those 3 months she has been to my house and my brothers house just about every other weekend with the boys.
we have taken trips to the beach together, celebrated fathers day and so on.

(She is now divorced from there adopted step dad. and he doesnt pay child support nor does he visit.)

My question is.....I do believe this legal adoption is still in effect.
1. What can legally be done to my brother and I at this point since we have had contact with the boys.
2. Are there any circumstances that void an adoption?
3. Is there any legal standing she can still have over the boys and have my brother arrested for contact with the boys?
4. is there anything my brother can do at this point to re-instate his legal parentage over his sons? (for things like medical and school?)

Thank you for your time in this matter.

1. As long as the child's parents agree with contact, neither you nor your brother are doing anything wrong. However, if one or both parents decide there is to be no contact, you'll need to comply with thier wishes. if you don't, you could be in some trouble.

2. That question cannot be answered without knowing all of the exact details of the situation.

3. Same as #1. as long as Mom and dad agree, your brother cannot be arrested.

5. Your brother cannot regain his rights unless he adopts the child, and that would be very expensive and difficult to do even if both parents were to agree.

[Proserpina]

Originally Posted by rcvela001

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Texas

my nephews were adopted 14 years ago by there stepfather.
just recently my oldest nephew contact us. (me and my brother)
his mom allowed him to visit with us and invited us to her house.
this was 3 months ago. In those 3 months she has been to my house and my brothers house just about every other weekend with the boys.
we have taken trips to the beach together, celebrated fathers day and so on.

(She is now divorced from there adopted step dad. and he doesnt pay child support nor does he visit.)

My question is.....I do believe this legal adoption is still in effect.
1. What can legally be done to my brother and I at this point since we have had contact with the boys.
2. Are there any circumstances that void an adoption?
3. Is there any legal standing she can still have over the boys and have my brother arrested for contact with the boys?
4. is there anything my brother can do at this point to re-instate his legal parentage over his sons? (for things like medical and school?)

Thank you for your time in this matter.

If your brother terminated his rights, he doesn't have any legal parentage; they are no longer his sons.

[Ohiogal]

Originally Posted by Gracie3787

1. As long as the child's parents agree with contact, neither you nor your brother are doing anything wrong. However, if one or both parents decide there is to be no contact, you'll need to comply with thier wishes. if you don't, you could be in some trouble.

2. That question cannot be answered without knowing all of the exact details of the situation.

3. Same as #1. as long as Mom and dad agree, your brother cannot be arrested.

5. Your brother cannot regain his rights unless he adopts the child, and that would be very expensive and difficult to do even if both parents were to agree.

I will agree with 1 through three IF the nephews are still minors. If the adoption was done 14 years ago there is a possibility that the nephews may be adults. As for five, adult adoptions are not as expensive and difficult if possible.