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09-17-2009, 05:52 PM
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| | | What should I expect in court? (step-parent adoption)
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Texas
I have my first hearing tomorrow in front of the judge assigned to my case. This is a pro se voluntary relinquishment of parental rights w/ step-parent adoption which will be attended by me and my husband. I have never been in front of a judge before, and though I am confident in the case itself, I am worried I may say something incorrect or put my foot in my mouth. What should I expect? Also, I have read that it will take a minimum of two hearings, one for a decision and one for finalization of paperwork. Can anyone tell me whether or not it is typical for a decision to be made by the court at the first hearing?
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09-17-2009, 09:17 PM
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| | | Is the father voluntarily parental relinquishing rights?
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09-17-2009, 09:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Canibedreamin  What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Texas
I have my first hearing tomorrow in front of the judge assigned to my case. This is a pro se voluntary relinquishment of parental rights w/ step-parent adoption which will be attended by me and my husband. I have never been in front of a judge before, and though I am confident in the case itself, I am worried I may say something incorrect or put my foot in my mouth. What should I expect? Also, I have read that it will take a minimum of two hearings, one for a decision and one for finalization of paperwork. Can anyone tell me whether or not it is typical for a decision to be made by the court at the first hearing?
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09-17-2009, 10:19 PM
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Originally Posted by nextwife Is the father voluntarily parental relinquishing rights? | yes. he signed the relinquishment in front of a notary, which was then filed with the court along with the original petition to terminate and grant adoption. sorry for the late response. i was in a class. |
09-18-2009, 12:01 PM
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| | nevermind. it was the first and ONLY hearing and the judge granted the termination and adoption!  |
09-18-2009, 12:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Canibedreamin nevermind. it was the first and ONLY hearing and the judge granted the termination and adoption! | well, tell your husband, congratulations! it's a ....err...you didn't say whether you have a son or daughter being adopted. 
anyhow...make sure you buy him some pink or blue wrapped cigars!!! |
09-18-2009, 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by IsabellaSoriano well, tell your husband, congratulations! it's a ....err...you didn't say whether you have a son or daughter being adopted.
anyhow...make sure you buy him some pink or blue wrapped cigars!!! | i didn't! he adopted my two boys, ages 4 and 5 (almost 6). he also has 2 boys ages 9 and 11 from a previous marriage. i'm surrounded by testosterone! thanks for your post |
09-24-2009, 01:49 PM
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