Termination & Adopotion

[sroberds28]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Texas
I am trying to find documents that I can file myself to have my ex terminate his rights as a father so that my husband can adopt my son. Does anyone have any idea as to how I can go about doing this?What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?

[IsabellaSoriano]

Originally Posted by sroberds28

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Texas
I am trying to find documents that I can file myself to have my ex terminate his rights as a father so that my husband can adopt my son. Does anyone have any idea as to how I can go about doing this?What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?

does your child's father WANT to terminate his rights?

[Ohiogal]

YOU NEED an attorney. This is not something to do without an attorney.

[hotrodbaby21]

[url=http://www.docstoc.com/search/termination-of-parental-rights-in-texas/]termination of parental rights in texas - docstoc[/url]

[Canibedreamin]

You don't necessarily need an attorney, but generally it is in the best interest of your child(ren) and case. That said, my husband and I have been proceeding 'pro se' and were able to purchase a packet from the law library for four dollars. This packet included the relinquishment of parental rights form. The law librarian stated that I could actually hand write and fill in the blanks, though I wouldn't personally recommend that. So far we have spent approx five hundred dollars and have been very pleased with our experience. What county are you in?

[Proserpina]

Originally Posted by Canibedreamin

You don't necessarily need an attorney, but generally it is in the best interest of your child(ren) and case. That said, my husband and I have been proceeding 'pro se' and were able to purchase a packet from the law library for four dollars. This packet included the relinquishment of parental rights form. The law librarian stated that I could actually hand write and fill in the blanks, though I wouldn't personally recommend that. So far we have spent approx five hundred dollars and have been very pleased with our experience. What county are you in?

What exactly was involved in your situation, out of interest?

And for which court/jurisdiction? If you have the link or law library details for the actual package that'd be great - I'd love to take a look!

[Canibedreamin]

Originally Posted by Dogmatique

What exactly was involved in your situation, out of interest?

And for which court/jurisdiction? If you have the link or law library details for the actual package that'd be great - I'd love to take a look!

me? sorry, i'm new to this!

[Hisbabygirl77]

My husband and I had an attorney to fill out the papers but handled the rest ourselves. It was a lot cheaper but I would have been lost without the attorney for at least that much. Even though my ex was willing to sign over rights we still needed that much help....I still thank Ldj for that suggestion 4 years ago

[Proserpina]

Originally Posted by Canibedreamin

me? sorry, i'm new to this!

Yup, you

[Canibedreamin]

Originally Posted by Dogmatique

Yup, you

My situation: I was considering taking the involuntary termination/step parent adoption route. However, after speaking with a few attorneys, though they felt my reasoning and proof would hold weight in court, the price tag for that was more than I personally have. Thankfully, after keeping an open child support case with the OAG for over 4 years with no resolution in any way shape or form, LO AND BEHOLD, my sons' father decided to make an appearance at a court hearing with the OAG. Shortly after that, I put on my thinking cap and decided I would meet with him (sans husband, whom he had very little knowledge of anyway) and place my words carefully. In the long run, I pointed out to my ex that he probably wouldn't be able OR willing to give our sons the life they had grown accustomed to and he agreed to sign the Relinquishment of Parental Rights. Shortly after we filed.

This is in Collin County, Texas. I asked the clerk how to go about petitioning the court for what we wanted and was directed to their Law Library, where the lady at the desk called out my paperwork needs to another lady across the room like an order at Waffle House. 4 dollars later, I have packet in hand with instructions on how to fill out and file. It's been interesting to say the least! I do realize I may be more the exception than the rule.

[Proserpina]

Originally Posted by Canibedreamin

My situation: I was considering taking the involuntary termination/step parent adoption route. However, after speaking with a few attorneys, though they felt my reasoning and proof would hold weight in court, the price tag for that was more than I personally have. Thankfully, after keeping an open child support case with the OAG for over 4 years with no resolution in any way shape or form, LO AND BEHOLD, my sons' father decided to make an appearance at a court hearing with the OAG. Shortly after that, I put on my thinking cap and decided I would meet with him (sans husband, whom he had very little knowledge of anyway) and place my words carefully. In the long run, I pointed out to my ex that he probably wouldn't be able OR willing to give our sons the life they had grown accustomed to and he agreed to sign the Relinquishment of Parental Rights. Shortly after we filed.

This is in Collin County, Texas. I asked the clerk how to go about petitioning the court for what we wanted and was directed to their Law Library, where the lady at the desk called out my paperwork needs to another lady across the room like an order at Waffle House. 4 dollars later, I have packet in hand with instructions on how to fill out and file. It's been interesting to say the least! I do realize I may be more the exception than the rule.

So did your husband adopt?

[Canibedreamin]

Originally Posted by Dogmatique

So did your husband adopt?

so close! Although it has NOT been finalized by the court and anything COULD happen, we were told by the person the court appointed to conduct the social study that we shouldn't have any problem and after reviewing the file and setting a hearing date, the court coordinator told me to let her know if i'd be bringing a camera so we could have security clearance. (???) everyone has been really friendly. it strikes me as a little unprofessional, but everyone has been strangely nice in OUR favor so you won't catch me complaining! our first hearing is in less than 2 weeks, and from what i've read and been told, it should take no more than two hearings (one for decision, one for finalization) but obviously i'm not a lawyer. fingers crossed everything goes right! the gentleman who conducted the social study said our paperwork was the best he'd ever seen on a pro se case and that we were basically a shoe in. what i still can't understand is why the court needed a background check on me, their mother, and the only consistent thing they've had since birth. either way, NOT complaining. i'll give them whatever they want.

[Proserpina]

Ah - so Dad's rights haven't yet been terminated and the adoption hasn't yet taken place.

Was slightly confused for a moment.

[Canibedreamin]

Originally Posted by Dogmatique

Ah - so Dad's rights haven't yet been terminated and the adoption hasn't yet taken place.

Was slightly confused for a moment.

oops! i'm sorry.

[Proserpina]

Originally Posted by Canibedreamin

oops! i'm sorry.

Hey no worries - if it does go through you might just have helped other people who have no choice but to go pro se!