What is the law on terminating parental rights in Texas?
The involuntary termination of parental rights implicates fundamental constitutional rights. Holick v. Smith, 685 S.W.2d 18, 20 (Tex. 1985). To terminate parental rights, the trier of fact must find,...
View ArticleNew Texas Family Laws for 2013
New 2013 Texas Family Laws At Guest and Gray our Forney and Rockwall Family team works to keep our clients informed on changes in the Family Code. Recently, the legislature passed many new laws that...
View ArticleCan a parent lose custody of their children if they use meth?
Usually, it is in the best interest of a child to live with their parent. This is not always the case though, and there are times that a court may need to terminate the rights of a parent. The court...
View ArticleHow Does a Court Decide They Should Terminate Parental Rights in Texas?
Understanding the standards used to make a decision when a CPS termination has been started can be crucial. Whether you are attempting to adopt through foster care or you are facing a termination...
View ArticleConstructive Abandonment and Parental Rights in Texas
What is Constructive Abandonment? The Texas Family Code section allows involuntary termination of parental rights if clear and convincing evidence supports that a parent engaged in at least one of the...
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