Fort Worth Adoption Attorney

Our attorneys handle adoption matters for clients throughout Fort Worth and greater Tarrant County, with attention to local court procedure, filing requirements, and timelines. Below are specific, checkable facts relevant to adoption cases in Texas.

• Texas adoptions are generally finalized through a Tarrant County family district court after required home studies and, in most cases, a post-placement waiting period.
• Step-parent adoptions in Texas generally require either the other biological parent’s consent or a court finding that consent is not required (e.g., termination of parental rights) under Texas Family Code Chapter 162.
• Texas law generally requires an adoptive placement to include at least a six-month residency period with the child before finalization in most non-relative adoptions, though courts can waive this in certain circumstances.

General legal information only, not legal advice for your specific situation — laws and local procedures change, so confirm current requirements with an attorney before acting.