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Family Law - FAQ's

Family Law

By the Family Law Attorneys at Garg & Associates, PC, serving The Woodlands, Spring, Houston, Conroe, Humble, Kingwood, Tomball, Cypress, Huntsville, Westchase, Southwest, Sugar Land, West Oaks, Alief, Memorial, River Oaks, Stafford, Katy, and Missouri City.

Woodlands parent rights in Texas
Texas terminating parents, Woodlands lawyers

When terminating a parent’s rights, what standard do the Courts use?

When it comes to terminating parents’ rights, the Court must determine that a parent is unfit. This standard must be proven by clear and convincing evidence and must show the following:

  • The parent has abandoned the minor child;
  • The Parent cannot be found after a diligent search;
  • The parent has failed to exercise proper parental control due to misconduct or inability to properly provide for the minor child.

With regard to stepparent adoptions or with regard to a relative, the adopting adult can also show by clear and convincing evidence the following:

  • The parent has failed to make a bona fide attempt to communicate with the child for a period of one year or longer following the filing of the Petition;
  • The parent has failed to provide for the care of the child as required by law for a period of one year prior to the filing of the Petition.

If you or someone you know is need of family law services, please do not hesitate to call Garg & Associates at 281-362-2865 for a consultation today or use our Contact Form.