If I terminate my children’s father’s rights because he is in jail for 45 year, how do I bar his mother from getting grandparent’s rights?

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If I terminate my children’s father’s rights because he is in jail for 45 year, how do I bar his mother from getting grandparent’s rights?

Asked on January 5, 2013 under Family Law, Texas

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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

If you wish solely to eliminate custody and visitation of the of a family law attorney seeking such. Such is to be filed in the county where the last pending order is. You cannot eliminate all parental rights of the father unless he wishes to allow a third person to adopt the children via a signed adoption agreement and confirming court order.


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