Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

I have lived with my girlfriend for 2 years and we have a 1 year old. She has moved out and taken my son. Do I have any legal rights to him since we were not married. Thanks


Asked on 10/12/09, 4:48 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Mark Dunn Mark D. Dunn

Because you were not married to her, you'll have to file a petition in Court to establish your legal rights to the child. It's called a paternity action.

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Answered on 10/19/09, 3:59 pm


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