Legal Research Guides>Adoption (last updated: 3/13/2024)
General Information
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Blogs from Ex Libris Juris
State Law Library of Texas
Texas Laws
Adoption – Texas Family Code Chapter 162
Access to Information – Texas Family Code § 162.0062
Adoption Evaluation – Texas Family Code § 162.003
Who May Adopt and Be Adopted – Texas Family Code § 162.001
Adoption of an Adult – Texas Family Code Chapter 162F
Adoption of an Adult – Texas Family Code § 162.501
Consent – Texas Family Code § 162.504
Jurisdiction – Texas Family Code § 162.502
Court Rules
*Be sure to check the website of the court to which you are assigned. Policies, procedures, and requirements may vary from court to court.
Forms
Online
Texas Family Law Practice and Procedure (Also available online through the Law Library’s LexisNexis Digital Library).
Texas Practice Guide. Family Law (Also available through Westlaw at the Law Library and through Westlaw Patron Access Remote).
The Adoption Law Handbook: Practice, Resources, and Forms for Family Law Professionals (Also available online through the Law Library’s LexisNexis Digital Library).
West’s Texas Forms (Also available through Westlaw at the Law Library and through Westlaw Patron Access Remote).
Print Resources
Children and the Law in a nutshell, By Douglas E. Abrams, Susan Vivian Mangold, and Sarah H. Ramsey. To learn more about the adoption process, read Chapter 6 titled Adoption. (Also available online through the Law Library’s LexisNexis Digital Library.)
Contested adoptions: A Lawyer's Guide to All Sides by Karen Greenberg, Michael Voorhees, Larry Jenkins, and Mark Fiddler, American Bar Association. This book breaks down the complexities of contested adoptions, offering insights and strategies to handle the legal challenges involved.
Family Law Handbook by Houston Bar Association. The Family Law Handbook published by the Houston Bar Association is written in a straightforward manner which allows readers to quickly grasp family law related legal information. Adoption starts on page 35.
Family Law in a Nutshell by John E.B. Myers, West Academic. Chapter 14 goes over adoption. (Also available online through the Law Library’s LexisNexis Digital Library.)
Handling Child Custody, Abuse, and Adoption Cases by Ann M. Haralambie, Thomson Reuters. Whether it's dealing with child custody battles, family abuse, or adoption cases, this book, published by the American Bar Association, gives readers the practical know-how they need.
What to Expect in Texas Family Law Court by The Texas Young Lawyer's Association. This book published by The Texas Young Lawyer’s Association provides readers with important legal information such as what to anticipate when dealing with family law issues in the Texas court system. The adoption process begins on page 9.