How difficult will it be to change my daughters name?

To change her name, you will need to legally serve her father. Once he is served, he has a chance to argue his side of the story. If he is...

What legal rights do I have over a 14 year old haveing a baby that I am guardian of?

If the baby lives with you for more than six months and have alone or share with the mother the child's care, possession, and control, then you...

Assisted Reproduction is an evolving area of the law and it is not clear how a judge would treat egg freezing expenses. This would be an issue of...

Can i decide who I live with now that I'm 17?

According to your parents' court orders, they cover "possession" of you--your schedule with them, until you are 18. (Child support is until 18 AND...

How does the rest of the adoption process work?

Petition for Termination and Adoption. Beware: just because a parent has signed a relinquishment does not mean a judge will terminate parental...

Does a man who has supported a non-biological child since her birth have any visitation rights to the child?

Your grandson may have a case, but will have a standing issue. You mention that grandson no longer lives with baby-mama, but not how long ago it...

Can a biological father ask a court to terminate a mother's parents rights in Texas?

Yes, it is possible, but difficult. You must show that it is in the child's best interest, which is subjective. And then you also must prove...

I live in Killeen Texas and my step daughter lives in New Orleans but don’t want the baby. How can I do the adoption..

I practice in Travis (where we do a lot of adoptions) and in Bell County (appearing there tomorrow), and could help you with this. I do a lot of...

Contract to terminate child custody

You can go to an attorney (like myself) who is a Fellow of the American Academy of Assisted Reproductive Technology Attorneys, experienced in...

Can I get a parentage order without a lawyer?

The best thing to do is to do a second-parent adoption. Full faith and credit in all states, unfriendly Texas counties, etc. Texas has a powerful...