Some parents may not be able to provide for their children the way they would have dreamed of, and, in order to ensure their children get the very best they possibly can, they make the difficult decision to put their children up for adoption. Last time on the Dallas Family Law Blog, readers were given a brief overview of who can adopt a child. But it is equally important to know who … [Read more...]
Who can adopt?
One way in which Texas couples can complete their families is to adopt a child. Adopting a child means becoming the formal guardian of another person and taking over the rights and responsibilities that come along with it. In addition to the legal relationship that this process creates, it provides parents an amazing opportunity to care for and nurture a child and give the child all the support … [Read more...]
What steps must be taken to adopt a child in Texas?
Adoption can be a wonderful way for both parents and children to create a loving family, all while providing the child with all the attention and support they need as they grow up. Potential adoptive parents, however, may have questions as to the steps they will need to take during the adoption process. The following information is for general informational purposes only, but should give you a … [Read more...]
Battle over child custody of baby Veronica still unresolved
The decision to adopt a child is often one that adoptive parents plan and contemplate for years. When the joyous day finally arrives and adoptive parents learn they will soon become a mother or father, few contemplate the potential legal issues that may ensue. Texas residents have likely read news related to an adoption child custody dispute over a three-year-old child. The case over a little … [Read more...]