Absolutely! You definitely have legal grounds to terminate her parental rights and adopt, but it is still in the court's discretion to decide...

Can my future husband adopt my 4 year old daughter?

You will definitely need a lawyer to determine the status of the biological father because the legal status of the father will determine what steps...

Will i be able to do a name change of a minor with no other parent listed on birth certificate?

There are a couple of follow up questions that an attorney would need to ask to determine the best way to move forward. If there is no father...

How can I file for child abandonment and/or terminate my ex-husband's parental rights?

A step-parent adoption requires an attorney to file the petition and assist with the hearing. After you are married, you will need a homestudy and...

How can my husband of 7 years adpot my 16 year old son?

A step-parent adoption requires an attorney to file the petition and assist with the hearing. You will also need a homestudy and your husband will...

How do I go about terminating my sons fathers rights?

When a Texas court is determining whether to terminate parental rights, the Judge looks at two factors: (1) Grounds and (2) Best Interest. One of...

On a step parent adoption, what is the cost if the biological father has passed away?

The cost of a step-parent adoption can vary widely. You should expect to pay around $250 for the filing fee (on the Hunt or Rockwall County side...

How can my husband adopt my child?

Ms. Woelfel has given a good description of the process. :) There are several ways to terminate the birth father's parental rights. You're...

What steps do I need to take to get my daughter's biological fathers rights revoked.

It is true that the easiest way to terminate the biological father's parental rights is to ask him to sign an Affidavit of Voluntary...

What is the law for adopting a stepchild in texas

Congratulations! One of the grounds for terminating parental rights in Texas is that the parent will be incarcerated for two years from the date...