Termination of Parental Rights

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Some adoptions may require the termination of parental rights. While an adult adoption may not require such termination, a stepchild or other domestic adoption may require the termination of parental rights from one or both biological parents.

The family law and adoption attorneys at PFISTER, BORSERINE & ASSOCIATES, PLLC can provide you with quality, experienced representation, including discussing your adoption with you and recommending a prudent course of action, including assistance with terminating parental rights to open the doors to an adoption. Our goal is to ensure you have the information and advice you need to make informed decisions, as well as the representation to assist you in accomplishing your goals.

Our team of family law attorneys includes John J. Pfister Jr., a certified family law specialist* with more than 17 years of experience handling adoption and parental rights issues, and Charity Borserine, a divorce lawyer with more than 14 years of experience handling adoption matters, including those involving the termination of parental rights. Our team approach ensures that you receive the full benefit of their combined experience, knowledge and background.

Our attorneys are proud to say they have attitude, an attitude that is genuine and infectious, and that can help you accomplish your goals. We ensure you have the information and advice you seek in order to help you protect your interests and make important decisions about your future and the future of your adopted child.

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Voluntary and Involuntary Termination of Parental Rights

The termination of parental rights can be voluntary or involuntary. In either case, an experienced lawyer can be of great assistance. If a biological parent is located, that parent can execute a document stating they are voluntarily giving up and terminating their parental rights.

If the biological parent either cannot be located or is unwilling to surrender parental rights, then in some cases they can be forced to do so. Some reasons a court might terminate parental rights include a finding that it is in the best interests of the child and one or more of the following:

• Abandonment (abandoning the child)
• Long-term prison sentence
• Drug and alcohol abuse
• Child abuse (including the abuse or neglect of another child)
• Failing to provide support

Regardless of whether the termination of parental rights is voluntary or involuntary, it is highly advisable to retain experienced counsel from a lawyer who understands family law, adoptions and the termination of parental rights.

Contact a Skilled Frisco Parental Rights Termination Lawyer with Attitude!

Our winning attitude is infectious and enables us to provide you with quality representation. Your future is at stake. Get the advice you need from our experienced team of lawyers, including a certified family law specialist. We invite you to schedule a no-obligation, confidential consultation by calling us at 972-712-6700 or filling out our online form. Put our attitude to work for you. Calls are answered 24/7 by us or our answering service.

*Attorney John J. Pfister Jr. is certified as a family law specialist by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.