QUESTION
Is there a family lawyer who will represent my girlfriend pro bono?
Asked on Nov 28th, 2012 on Family Law - Texas
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My girlfriend is trying to relinquish the paternity rights of her two week old son's biological father. The father wants to voluntarily relinquish his rights and doesn't want to be in the child's life. Furthermore he never supported her or the child during the pregnancy financially nor has he since.
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Someone has to try to adopt the baby before a court will sign off on relinquishment of the father. If you want to adopt the baby, you could be the person. Adoption papers are filed, he signs off, etc. Then it can be done. BUT you are then the father for all purposes, including child support if you and girlfriend split up. Big decision for you to make.
Answered on Dec 02nd, 2012 at 6:14 PM