Adoption

Have you been dreaming of the moment when you will have a family of your own? So many people ache to have a child of their own and adoption is one means that you can do so.
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Who can adopt a child in Texas?

An adult as defined by the Texas Family Code can adopt a child in Texas as long as they meet the statutory requirements.

Please note that each adoption agency may have its own additional requirements.

Concept of family, protection of family, family rights, family health

Who Can Be Adopted in Texas?

  1. Adults
    • Adults may be adopted under certain circumstances.
  2. Children
    • A child residing in Texas if:
      1. The parent-child relationship as to each living parent of the child has been terminated, or a suit for termination is joined with the suit for adoption.
      2. The parent whose rights have not been terminated is presently the spouse of the petitioner, and the proceeding is for a stepparent adoption.
      3. The child is at least two years old, the parent-child relationship has been terminated with respect to one parent, and:
        • The person seeking the adoption has been a managing conservator or has had actual care, possession, and control of the child for a period of six months preceding the adoption, or
        • The person is the child’s former stepparent, and the nonterminated parent consents to the adoption.
      4. The child is at least two years old, the parent-child relationship has been terminated with respect to one parent, and the person seeking the adoption is the child’s former stepparent and has been a managing conservator or has had actual care, possession, and control of the child for a period of one year preceding the adoption.
Young mother filing documents for adoption

If an affidavit of relinquishment of parental rights contains a consent for the Department of Family and Protective Services or a licensed child-placing agency to place the child for adoption and appoints the department or agency managing conservator of the child, further consent by the parent is not required. The adoption order shall terminate all rights of the parent without further termination proceedings.

(Texas Family Code Sec. 162.001)

Can I adopt a child if I am an LGBTQ+ parent?

Yes, you can adopt. It is important that you pick as a Texas adoption professional someone who embraces LGBTQ+ parents.

Adoption Evaluations must be conducted in accordance with the Texas Family Code Chapter 107 unless the Court waives this requirement.

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