Texas Family Law about Child Abandonment?
pink civic asked:
Can anyone tell me where I can find out more information about the Texas Family Laws about Child Abandonment? Specifically the length of time that is considered abandonment and how to get the father’s rights signed over? He has had no contact with her for 6 years and has made no child support payments in 5 years. I cannot currently afford a lawyer.
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Can anyone tell me where I can find out more information about the Texas Family Laws about Child Abandonment? Specifically the length of time that is considered abandonment and how to get the father’s rights signed over? He has had no contact with her for 6 years and has made no child support payments in 5 years. I cannot currently afford a lawyer.
January 15th, 2009 at 4:22 am
Under Chapter 161 - is the information on the laws of terminating a parent-child relationship:
This should get you started - - he would have to sign over his rights or you have to convince a court to terminate his parental rights. There are also toll-free lines where Attorneys will answer questions for free.