Re: Paternity Rights in Texas

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For the most part: You're asking questions her that no one
could possibly know the answers to.

Just google: how to establish paternity in Texas

Just google: common law marriage in texas

Just google: termination of parental rights

On 2/15/09, JoDale wrote:
> I am 5 months pregnant and hoping my ex will relinquish
> his parental rights. If he chooses to do so do I need a
> lawyer? And If he doesn't how do I ask the court to take
> them from him? Can I get legal aid for any of this? Where
> do I go to apply for it in west texas? And can this be
> done before my baby is even born? We were never married,
> but we did live together for 6 months. Is this considered
> common law marriage and if so would it be to my advantage
> to file for divorce then fight for custody? Does the court
> have to establish paternity before he even has rights? On
> the birth certificate can I give her my name? What if I am
> unsure of his paternity? Then does she automatically get
> my name?