Involuntary termination of parental rights and step parent adoption Denton, TX?
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Involuntary termination of parental rights and step parent adoption Denton, TX?
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My ex husband has gone over a year with out seeing his children. He made two payment in 2008(both because the AG's office found where he was working and garnished his wages for it.) He has shown a pattern for the last 5 years of showing up and then not. My husband would love to adopt the children; has anyone else been through this in TX?
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mom2babycolin
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Involuntary is a bit more expensive and hard to do. Also, remember that adoption and termination of rights are two separate legal processes. However, some attorneys will do both for you.
First, find a good attorney specializing in family law and make sure you get references, look at online reviews, etc. Generally you want to stick with a private practice as opposed to a firm, because you know only one person is assigned to your case. This can take longer, but it's less of a headache than people dropping the ball on your case because it bounces around the firm.
Basically the angle you want to work is the child support arrears debt will be cancelled if he signs the papers voluntarily. This is very common and I've seen it done. He'll still owe the state for any welfare backpay or court costs, but all debt to you is forgiven. Since he doesn't pay anyway, you won't miss it and it's win-win for everyone.
Then there's the adoption process, which is relatively simple, especially if done by the same attorney. For some fees & signatures and a little ceremony before a judge, your husband can be your kids' father.
It costs in the neighborhood of $2500 for a single uncontested signoff/adoption, but I have no idea how much it is for multiple children. But, it's well worth it once you can toss the worthless scumbag out of your lives forever. |
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Julia B
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Have you tried offering your ex a deal? You sign over your rights and I forget about the back child support? A friend of mine did this and her ex jumped at it. It would be a lot cheaper than involuntary termination. |
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