Yes. At the maximum, in 30 states, you have just 24 months to learn you're not the father. In 20 states, not even that. Contact TFER below.
It will have to be determined through a paternity test if the father is denying the child. If the father admits the child is his, no paternity test has to be completed.
Until/unless you are determined to be the child's father, no.
My child is 13 and lives in Texas and he wants to live with his father. Can he do this legally?
In general, parental rights are terminated either preparatory to an adoption, or after a trial in which it is determined that the parent is unfit.
Generally, no.
Yes, you can ask but not demand him to give up his parental rights.
no not at all
California
You have to get to determined with a DNA test and if she does not agree you have to go to court.If you are the father you can take the child instead of having it adopted.
You haven't included enough detail. If there is a biological father in the picture who hasn't been determined to be an unfit parent then he may be favored to have custody if he wants it.If there are other siblings of the mother and step father and the child has been a member of that family group for some time then the court may allow the child to remain there if it is the best interest of the child.The court will decide based on the child's needs.You haven't included enough detail. If there is a biological father in the picture who hasn't been determined to be an unfit parent then he may be favored to have custody if he wants it.If there are other siblings of the mother and step father and the child has been a member of that family group for some time then the court may allow the child to remain there if it is the best interest of the child.The court will decide based on the child's needs.You haven't included enough detail. If there is a biological father in the picture who hasn't been determined to be an unfit parent then he may be favored to have custody if he wants it.If there are other siblings of the mother and step father and the child has been a member of that family group for some time then the court may allow the child to remain there if it is the best interest of the child.The court will decide based on the child's needs.You haven't included enough detail. If there is a biological father in the picture who hasn't been determined to be an unfit parent then he may be favored to have custody if he wants it.If there are other siblings of the mother and step father and the child has been a member of that family group for some time then the court may allow the child to remain there if it is the best interest of the child.The court will decide based on the child's needs.
Yes, but within the limitations of the court.Section 153.008 of the Texas Family Code
If you are the father, and have signed an agreement to allow the adoption, than no. You have neither rights, nor responsibilities. But, court approval is required.