153.434 – LIMITATION ON RIGHT TO REQUEST POSSESSION OR
Texas Family Code § 153.434
Summary
This law restricts biological or adoptive grandparents from seeking possession or access to their grandchildren under certain conditions. Specifically, it applies when both biological parents are deceased, have had their parental rights terminated, or have waived their parental rights through an affidavit.
Grandparents cannot request access if both parents are deceased.
Access is denied if parental rights are terminated.
Affidavits waiving parental rights limit grandparent access.
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In simple terms: Learn about Texas's LIMITATION ON RIGHT TO REQUEST POSSESSION OR law, including definitions, penalties, and legal implications.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.
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