Can a parent simply give up their parental rights in Texas? What does it actually take to terminate a parent’s rights?
In this episode of The Consultation: A Family Law Podcast, Board Certified Family Law Attorneys Christina Jimenez and Joshua Floyd discuss termination of parental rights in Texas and the serious legal consequences involved.
Termination of parental rights is one of the most significant outcomes in a Texas family law case. Under Texas Family Code §161.001, a court must find a statutory ground for termination and determine that termination is in the child’s best interest. The statutory grounds must generally be proven by clear and convincing evidence.