relinquishing parental rights

[bmommy1]

Where can I obtain the legal documents to relinquish parental rights voluntarily?

 

[Proserpina]

Are the parents still married?

Were they ever married?

Has paternity been established?

 

[army judge]

Where can I obtain the legal documents to relinquish parental rights voluntarily?

You should hire a lawyer, but at a minimum, Texas allows "limited scope representation" by an attorney.

These are lawyers who will help you help yourself.

You hire a lawyer to offer advice, review forms, draft documents, or help you prepare yourself for a hearing/court proceeding.

The costs will vary, but its generally about 40-60% less than full representation.



You asked for forms, here's one.

http://www.lanwt.org/txaccess/forms/faaf.pdf

But, it usually requires a bit more than completing a form.

I suggest you Google (relinquishing parental rights YOUR COUNTY,Texas).

Texas law on this issue:

http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/FA/htm/FA.161.htm

More general information:

http://texaslawhelp.org/resource/terminating-paternity

A very detailed guide:

http://texaslawhelp.org/files/685E9...-6BD1F4AD1FBD/pat_texas_paternity_law_faq.pdf