Revoking a father's parental rights
When my daugther was born, her father was around for the first 3 months or so. She is now 9 months old. Although he only lives 10 minutes away, he never comes by to see her. He also never even calls to check on her. I have called in a few times in the past, and he always gives me the same answer of "I'm too busy to call." Apparently this man, who can't keep a job, can find better ways to pass his time other than checking on his daughter. He is on the birth certificate, and there are no custody/child support orders in place. Is there any way that I can get his parental rights taken away? As of now, if he so desired, he could go to the daycare that my daughter attends and take her with no questions asked. I need a legal document stating that I have sole custody of her. I live in Texas.
I want to terminate fathers rights on my own, I am unable to afford an attorney.
I am wanting to terminate my children's fathers rights - I have researched the guidelines and I believe I fit the criteria. There has been NO in person contact since 2/2001, incidental contact by letter while he was in prison last received in 2/2004, little under $400.00 child support since 10/1998, while their father was out of prison there was no attempt to contact. He is a very dangerous man, his criminal record reflects that, including but not limited to Assault and Battery to a minor child. His record spans from Washington St. to Wyo. Which is where we reside. Last I knew he is in prison yet again. My Question is where can I find the legal forms that I can use as EXAMPLE to start proceeding on my own, as I CANNOT afford to hire an attorney, and do not foresee being able to anytime soon. I fear of this man, for my children and myself. I hope you can help me in the steps I need to take to make this legal, acceptable and successful. Thank you.