The Texas Family Code requires that a child in the conservatorship of DFPS attend all permanency hearings. This section also requires that if the court determines it is in the best interest of the child, and the child is older than four, that the court must consult with the child…
The most common adoption that we encounter is that of a stepparent. In many cases, the stepparent has substituted for years as the child’s biological parent that has been absent from their life. That is, the stepparent cares for the child, provides for the child, consoles the child, and does…
If you are in the middle of an adoption—whether it is a stepparent, grandparent, aunt/uncle, or new parent adoption—you know that your child must have a representative in court to ensure the child’s best interest standard is being met. Many people do not realize that there are a few options…
If you are in the middle of an adoption—whether it is a stepparent, grandparent, aunt/uncle, or new parent adoption—you know that you have to complete a social study in order to proceed forward with the adoption. Because this is a new concept to many people, it is better to gain…