Texas Family Law FAQs

• Q: What Happens When The Parents Sign The Acknowledgment Of Paternity?
  A: After the father and mother have signed the AOP, the biological father becomes the legal father. This means that he has parental rights and responsibilities just like … More
• Q: How Does Paternity Establishment Affect Custody And Visitation?
  A: Each parent has the duty to financially and emotionally support his or her child. Each parent is presumed to possess the right to custody or visitation. If the parents … More
• Q: Where Can We Get An Acknowledgment Of Paternity Form?
  A: You should be able to get the AOP form at the hospital at the time of birth. You can also call the Bureau of Vital Statistics at (512) 458­7393 or the Office of … More
• Q: What If The Father Wants To Sign The Acknowledgment Of Paternity But Cannot Come To The Hospital?
  A: Sometimes the parents are not able to do everything necessary to acknowledge paternity while the mother and baby are still at the hospital. If this happens, the … More
• Q: What If The Mother Is Married To Someone Other Than The Biological Father?
  A: Even if the biological father signs the AOP, he will not be named on the birth certificate or be the legal father unless the mother`s husband signs a Denial of … More
• Q: What If The Mother Is Not Sure Who The Father Is?
  A: The mother will be asked questions about men who may have fathered the child. It is very important for the mother to provide as much information as she can to help … More
• Q: What If The Pregnancy Was Unplanned?
  A: Texas law says that both parents are responsible for supporting their children. Just as the mother is responsible for the child even if the pregnancy was not planned, … More
• Q: What If The Father Does Not Believe It Is His Child?
  A: He can ask for paternity testing. A court will examine the results of the paternity test and then decide whether the alleged father is the biological father. This … More
• Q: What If The Father Or Mother Realizes That The Presumed Father Is Not The Biological Parent?
  A: Either parent has 60 days from the time that the AOP is recorded at the Bureau of Vital statistics to remove the father`s name from the birth certificate. One of the … More
• Q: Who Pays For The Paternity Test?
  A: If there is a case file open with the Child Support Division, the Office of the Attorney General will pay for the test. If the test shows the alleged father is the … More
• Q: What If The Non-Custodial Parent Is Still In School And Has No Money?
  A: Remember, a non­custodial parent is responsible for supporting his or her child even if that parent is still a minor. The judge will look at a young parent`s … More

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