What is the process for step-parent adoption? My son is now 7 years old and his sperm donor is not involved in any way.

I recommend that you visit the website for the Georgia Council of Adoption Lawyers to find an experienced adoption attorney in your area to assist...

Process for adoption of an adult.

The attorney you consulted was not correct. In Georgia, to complete an adult adoption requires the consent of the adult being adopted and the...

I recommend that you contact an experienced adoption attorney about the legal fees and costs specific to your case. The cost may not be as high as...

Can I change my birth certificate to put me biological father back on and take my adoptive one off ?

The only way to do this is for your biological father to adopt you. You do not indicate your current age, but if you are adult, this can be done...

An adult adoption does not require notice to the birth parents, only the consent of the person being adopted and of the person adopting, so it is...

Does the father have more rights if their last name is given to the baby on the birth certificate?

I would encourage you to discuss this with a family law attorney in your area, but, generally, where the father is not married to the mother,...

I agree with Barbara that the process will be smoother with an attorney. I always enjoy handling adult adoptions and would be happy to chat with...

My step daughters bio mom wants to relinquish her rights to her, I want to adopt her.

You can definitely proceed in Georgia. Tom Tebeau is an experienced adoption attorney in your area. You can view a directory on the website for...

Is it possible for a biological father to give up parental rights without being named on the birth certificate?

In Georgia, biological father's rights are not dependent on being on the birth certificate. So biological fathers who are not on the birth...

My spouse and I want to adopt a family member from NY.

Because this is an interstate matter, may you may need assistance from attorneys in NY and GA. In some cases, there is an interstate approval...