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answered on Sep 13, 2023
In Texas, once a child has been adopted, the original birth certificate is typically sealed, and a new birth certificate is issued with the adoptive parents' names. This new birth certificate reflects the adoptive parents as the legal parents of the child.
I had them sealed for life I was told .I went for 6 months approximately 1973 to 74. For birthing. unknown gender at time 1973, His bday March 2nd 1974. A judge ordered from Oklahoma City to Tulsa Okla for sealed document. They live in Miami Oklahoma now. There's no physical reasons he... View More 
answered on Sep 5, 2023
Probably not. The laws pertaining to sealed birth records has changed a lot since the 1970s. Adoptees frequently can access their own original birth records when they become adults, even though such records are “sealed” from the public.
Long story short my cousin needs out of the situation she’s in. All of my family is either on drugs, alcoholics or men in and out of the house. She needs a safe secure space so she doesn’t end up like them. Everyone seems to be on board because they agree she needs a better life. How would I go... View More
answered on Sep 5, 2023
The child would need to live with you for 6 months in Texas before you can adopt her in Texas. The first step is to get her living with you. The parents would need to sign a power of attorney granting you guardianship over here in order for her to live with you and for you to be able to enroll her... View More
Long story short my cousin needs out of the situation she’s in. All of my family is either on drugs, alcoholics or men in and out of the house. She needs a safe secure space so she doesn’t end up like them. Everyone seems to be on board because they agree she needs a better life. How would I go... View More
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answered on Aug 24, 2023
Before anything could be filed in Texas the child would have to be her for a minimum of 6 months. If everyone is in agreement, I would suggest start with getting a power of attorney for parental rights to get her to Texas. With the POA you could take care of getting her in school and medical, but... View More
My husband and I have been together for 15yrs and in that time we adopted a 4yr old who is now 10. We've always wanted more kids but the agency route just didn't fit our situation. My sister-in-law and brother have kids of their own and know they don't want anymore but have offered... View More
answered on Aug 7, 2023
In Texas, gestational surrogacy is permitted under the Texas Family Code.
Here are the key provisions that you should be aware of:
1. Gestational Agreement: The gestational agreement must be in place and validated by a court before the birth.
This agreement outlines the... View More
My husband and I have been together for 15yrs and in that time we adopted a 4yr old who is now 10. We've always wanted more kids but the agency route just didn't fit our situation. My sister-in-law and brother have kids of their own and know they don't want anymore but have offered... View More
answered on Aug 1, 2023
It's wonderful to hear about the support from your family. The complexities surrounding surrogacy, parental rights, and birth certificates would best be handled by consulting with a family law attorney in Houston who specializes in reproductive law. Here's a general outline of the steps... View More
I want to adopt my Niece, but am married. I want to know if I adopt her would my husband need to be involved, or is this something I can do without him? He knows about the adoption, but I don't want him to be on the adoption paperwork. Her biological father hasn't been involved in her... View More
answered on Jul 30, 2023
In Texas, an adult adoption (where the person being adopted is 18 years or older) is a much simpler process than adopting a minor. The consent of the adoptee is typically the main requirement.
Since your niece is 18, the adoption process doesn't require the consent of her biological... View More
Bio dad dropped off the face of the earth when I told him I was pregnant, it’s been over 4 years since my daughter was born. She has my last name. I am now married, my husband wants to adopt her- but I am afraid of the courts telling me I need to contact her bio dad for permission to change her... View More
answered on Dec 2, 2022
If your daughter's biological father is alive, you will first need to terminate his parent-child relationship before proceeding with a step-parent adoption. The attorney handling your husband's adoption of your daughter can do both in the same legal proceeding.
The termination... View More
My husband I are needing to get immediate custody of his daughter, my step daughter.
answered on May 15, 2023
You should contact an experienced family law attorney in or near the county where the case is pending. An “immediate” change of custody requires truly extraordinary facts showing that your stepdaughter is in imminent and serious danger. Don’t delay and don’t try to go with a bargain... View More
I’m doing research for a novel I am working on and need help with a hypothetical scenario. A mother never told the father that she was pregnant, she raised the kid (but was drunk half the time and never had a proper will), but then she dies. The father is a registered foster parent and has two... View More
One parent is on drugs and girlfriend on antipsychotic meds hears voices telling her to harm herself other parent has abuse the child neither have a stable home
answered on Mar 14, 2023
Hello. You just need to hire a lawyer to file a suit affecting parent child relationship and have both parents served.
My grand daughter has lived with me since she was born, her mother has child abuse record and father is unstable no house no car smokes weed and his girlfriend is on antipsychotic medications she hears voices telling her to harm her self. The baby has lived with me all but 2 months of her life... View More
answered on Mar 14, 2023
Texas law does not grant automatic visitation or custody rights to grandparents. However, if the child has been living with you for more than six months, you are be eligible to ask for custody of the child as a non-parent under Texas Family Code section 102.003.
answered on Jan 23, 2023
It is not wise. The other party could claim it was a gift and you may have to pay double. Use the AG and you will not have any issues
Her father isn't in her life like that. He hasn't had custody of her at all in her life. She will be turning 18 on Feb 3rd.
answered on Jan 6, 2023
Wait until Feb 3rd, and then file a petition for adoption in a family district court in Travis County if you both reside there.
answered on Jul 29, 2022
Did you sign a safe agreement with CPS. The answer is in that agreement,
happiest corpus was signed by a judge to return my son but it was ignored no one was held in contempt of court the two gay men have him and we are supposed to have him back in our custody but we haven't even seen him in over a year what do i do to make them abide by the happiest corpus?
answered on Jul 25, 2022
You need to retain a lawyer or fet a court appointed lawyer,
I am from India. Last year I got married to my girlfriend who is a US Citizen and I got adopted by a US Citizen. In 2020, During COVID'19, I could not function my MBA program as my SEVIS got Terminated. Recently I and my wife were planning to buy a home. Since I don't have a work... View More
answered on Jul 13, 2022
There is no TPS for India. If you qualify for adjustment of status, you will be able to apply for a work permit when you submit your application.
My cousin and I are related biologically, but adopted into different families. She has given up rights to her child and I have filed for adoption. I have finished my home studies and i have court next week but now CPS is telling me that the paperwork will need to be changed to "Other eligible... View More
answered on Jun 21, 2022
If they are still letting you adopt don't worry about what they refer to you
I received PMC (Permanent Managing Conservatorship) without PCA (Permanency Care Assistance). The boys were placed with me through CPS because of the negligence on their mother. The mother is in prison and the father has no contact with the kids. Both were order from the judge to pay alimony.... View More
answered on Jun 8, 2022
While some connection to the children is necessary to bring suit related to them, it seems that they have been in your care for a sufficient amount of time. Adoption requires the termination of the parental rights, so you would need to file a termination and adoption suit and serve each parent.... View More
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