Imagine this: you're a loving parent who's always tried to do right by your child. But one day, through a series of unfortunate events, you find ...
Picture this: you find yourself lost in a labyrinth, twisting and turning with no clear path forward. Now, imagine that labyrinth is not made of ...
The Affidavit of Voluntary Relinquishment of Parental Rights: Unraveling the Maze Welcome to a world where the legal labyrinth of parenting meets the ...
Short Answer: A parent can sign their rights in Texas. But hold on! Before you dismiss the idea as outrageous, let's delve into the fascinating world ...
Are you curious how long a father must be absent to lose his rights in Texas? As a step-parent, have you considered adopting your spouse's child from ...
Ever watch a complex movie with friends, and you're the only one who 'gets' it? Understanding what happens when parental rights are terminated can ...
Deciding to adopt a child is probably the most consequential series of choices that you will ever make in your life. Bringing a child into your family ...
The notion of what a family is and what people can come together to create a family is changing before our eyes. What our parents would have thought ...
In order to adopt a child, it is a requirement that the child’s legal parents either be deceased or have their parental rights terminated before the ...
If you are a Texas citizen and are interested in pursuing an adoption of a child who lives outside of the United States, I would like to share with ...
A few weeks ago, I was doing consultations with prospective clients of the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC , on a Saturday morning when a husband and ...
What comes to mind when you hear the words "emotional" and "abuse"? What comes to mind? I'm willing to bet that if you were being sincere, the image ...
From the date that your CPS case is filed, there is a one year limit on how long your case may last. This may seem like a long time to wait for a ...
When it comes to giving up parental rights this is a concern that many primary conservators have regarding a co-parent who is completely out of the ...
Although they come with less regularity than questions about child custody or d ivorce cases cases cases cases cases cases cases cases cases , people ...
Put, terminating your parental rights occurs when your rights to your child are taken away. This means that you are no longer your child's parent and ...
If you are the stepparent of a child you have the ability in Texas to file a case that seeks the adoption of your stepchild. Often times your spouse ...
A former client of the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC, had a pretty nasty situation fall upon him that required the help of a family law attorney . ...
Something our office gets a lot of questions regarding is the termination of parental rights. Many of these questions are from fathers who do not want ...
An unfortunate reality of some Texas Child Protective Services cases is that the parental rights you hold about your children can be terminated due to ...
An unfortunate part of our world today is that drug use is a reality in the homes of many children living in Texas. When parents use drugs in the ...
Hey there, parents! Buckle up because we're about to dive into a sticky situation that might have crossed your mind at some point: Can you actually ...
Today I met with a potential client asking for advice on whether they could terminate parental rights of their child's other parent. In this case the ...
For adoption to occur, the parental rights of either the child's mother or father must first be terminated by a court. A petition for adoption would ...
Facing circumstances in which you are concerned for your or your child’s safety can be extremely unsettling for a parent like yourself. If your spouse ...
Ever found yourself caught between a rock and a hard place? Well, imagine a dad who thought child support was the world's most burdensome boulder. ...
Are You an Unfit Parent? Let's Find Out! Have you ever wondered what it truly means to be an "unfit parent"? Well, buckle up and get ready for a ...
A while back, a friend and fellow attorney had asked me some questions regarding terminating parental rights on a father. My friend’s potential ...
The adoption process can be a very emotional experience for everyone involved. You may be feeling excited, anxious, or unsure about what steps to take ...
The reality of terminating the parental rights of a person is stark. This will end the parent-child relationship forever. There is no going back from ...
