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GV70 · Aug 13, 2007, 02:00 AM

Finally:
If the question is,"Does termination of parental rights mean termination of support obligation" many states answer:"YES"
But if the question is,"Can I terminate my rights to avoid my support obligation" or "Can I terminate my ex's rights..." without any reason /as the reasons above/-all states answer"NO'.
:) :) :)

GV70 · Aug 13, 2007, 02:15 AM

Originally Posted by goodkat

ok well i've made my decision.... decided to go ahead and terminate my rights as my daughters father. .. so now my question is how can i terminate my rights as her father without having to pay attorney fees? i would like to do this without having to pay a lot of money cause well i just don't have money for an attorney

Hi,goodkat!
You cannot terminate your rights if your daughter's step father is not willing to adopt her neither with an attorney nor without an attorney... If he is willing to adopt your daughter it will be easy-you have to sign over your rights/ notarized / and to allow him to do it... or you can go to court when adoption is starting... that's all.

ScottGem · Aug 13, 2007, 05:35 AM

Originally Posted by GV70

If the question is,"Does termination of parental rights mean termination of support obligation" many states answer:"YES"
but if the question is,"Can I terminate my rights to avoid my support obligation" or "Can I terminate my ex's rights..." without any reason /as the reasons above/-all states answer"NO'.
:) :) :)

A very clear summation. This is the way I understanod it (after further research and your explanations). The Texas statutes I browsed were voluminuous. I don't think anyone can look at a single statute in such a large number and say its definitive. Also, the Texas statute in question is one of a series that deals only with TPR. There is a whole other section that deals with child support.

What I think it all boils down to is best interests of the child. And it's the courts function to make that determination.

GV70 · Aug 13, 2007, 05:55 AM

Originally Posted by ScottGem

I don't think anyone can look at a single statute in such a large number and say its definitive.

Many do that.

Originally Posted by ScottGem

What I think it all boils down to is best interests of the child. And its the courts function to make that determination.

Neither courts nor legislators are interested in who pays... they are interested in someone to pay and it is s.c. Public Policy.The involuntary termination or voluntary relinquishment of parental rights are allowed to transfer of rights and obligations from a parent to the new one and /if the parents are criminals/ the goal of TPR is the child to be legally free with hope someone to adopt him/her... that is to say TO TRANSFER parental rights and obligations...

Mary Surette · Aug 17, 2007, 10:23 PM

Scott person, I'm glad you agree with the Texas Family Code. Yes, termination of parental rights -- voluntary termination is possible in Texas and divestment (duties for child support) is possible for one who seeks it.

Fr_Chuck · Aug 17, 2007, 10:31 PM

I guess in the end, to answer the original question, there is really no cheap way to end your rights. It will invovle attorneys and a lot of legal work and most likely several court visits.

ScottGem · Aug 18, 2007, 06:22 AM

Originally Posted by Mary Surette

Scott person, I'm glad you agree with the Texas Family Code. Yes, termination of parental rights -- voluntary termination is possible in Texas and divestment (duties for child support) is possible for one who seeks it.

I've never disagreed with the Texas code. While it may be possible, its not probable. While the code allows it it also makes it extremely difficult.