Q: how do i go about terminating my sons fathers rights, he hasnt seen him since he was one. He's 7 now.
His paychecks in Texas do get garnished but other than that no contact is over 6 years. I am remarried and my husband has been raising him.
A: The only way to terminate his rights is if your husband adopts your son. If that happens, his father will no longer be liable for current support. You should consult with an attorney to discuss this.
A: The only way to terminate the father's rights in a true termination sense would be through adoption. If your husband is wanting to adopt your child the father's rights would ultimately be terminated through that process. Given the lack of contact you would have grounds for an adoption.
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