If all are in agreement then contracts are signed through a lawyer. You want to be sure everything is done on the legal side. Good luck Marcy * In the US the parent who is relinquishing their rights must file a Termination of Parental Rights petition in the appropriate state court (usually probate) in the county where they reside. The court then rules whether or not the petition will be accepted or denied. In cases where rights are being relinquished for the child or children to be eligible for adoption the court generally grants the request.
Guardianship, not custody
No.No.No.No.
not an easy thing to do. see link below
Prove to the court that you are a more fit parent. Or have her give them back if she is willing. Other than that you are not getting them back.
Of course, but it best to do it using a mediator.
Yes signing over custody is not the same as giving up your parental rights. You still have the right to visitation for example.
Under the law, sexual orientation is not a factor in custody disputes; however, in practice, Texas Judges will sometimes award custody to the straight parent solely on the basis of their orientation.
You need a letter from the other parent giving permission. Otherwise you risk having difficulty either leaving or returning.
I think it depends on how long the mother will be incarcerated for. There might be a hearing giving the father temporary custody. But if the father ever tries to get full physical custody of the child in the future, it might not be good for the mother. However, she can never be refused visitation.
husband is having an affair and giving her money. Can I make him move out of the house?
You must go to the family court to see about getting the custody changed.
If there was a previous court order giving the other parent custody, but the children are now living with the non-custodial parent, then yes. You should petition the court to change the custody order to reflect the new living arrangements.