Family Law Flashcards
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What standard of proof is required to involuntarily terminate parental rights under the Texas Family Code?
Answer: Clear and convincing evidence
Texas Family Code §161.001 and constitutional due process require clear and convincing evidence to support an involuntary termination of parental rights.
Which of the following is an express statutory ground for involuntary termination of parental rights under Texas Family Code §161.001?
Answer: Parent knowingly placed the child in conditions that endangered the child's physical or emotional well-being
Texas Family Code §161.001(b)(1)(D) authorizes termination when a parent knowingly placed or allowed the child to remain in endangering conditions or surroundings.
Under the Texas Family Code, who is eligible to file a petition to adopt a child?
Answer: An adult individual, including a single adult, who meets statutory requirements
Texas Family Code §162.001 permits an adult individual—including a single adult—or a husband and wife jointly to file a petition to adopt a child.
Once a parent executes an irrevocable affidavit of voluntary relinquishment in Texas, under what circumstances may it be successfully challenged?
Answer: It may be challenged only on grounds of fraud, duress, or coercion
A voluntary relinquishment affidavit under Texas Family Code §161.103 is irrevocable once signed, with challenge limited to proof of fraud, duress, or coercion.
What is the effect of a Texas court order terminating parental rights on the former parent's prospective child support obligation?
Answer: Prospective child support obligation terminates upon entry of the termination order
Termination of the legal parent-child relationship extinguishes prospective support obligations, though existing arrearages may remain collectible.
For a stepparent adoption to proceed in Texas when the other biological parent is living, what is required?
Answer: The living biological parent must consent or have parental rights judicially terminated
A stepparent adoption requires either the biological parent's consent or a court order terminating that parent's rights before the adoption may be granted.
Under the Texas Family Code, what is required for a valid adult adoption?
Answer: Both the adult to be adopted and the adopting adult must consent in writing
Texas Family Code §162.501 permits adoption of an adult if both the adult adoptee and the adopting adult consent; no home study or parental termination is required.