I need help finding a lawyer that will help me to get my grandson out of DCF foster care.

From the categories you have selected, it appears that you may be interested in pursuing the adoption of your grandson in order to protect him from...

I agree that adoption is possible in these circumstances. Compared to other types of adoption, adult adoption is much less complicated. That...

I wasn't married to my daughter's biological father. Does he still need to give his consent?

The short answer is that his rights have to be dealt with, either through consent or termination by the court. An attorney can help you evaluate...

Where do e begin for an Interstate private adoption?

I agree with the other responses listed here. You can find a list of experienced attorneys at the website for the Georgia Council of Adoption...

What are the steps I need to take to have my sons biological father's parental rights??

I recommend that you meet with an attorney experienced in stepparent adoption to discuss your options. It certainly sounds like you may have a...

As my colleagues have noted there are no statutory forms for adult adoptions, so the clerk's office advised you correctly. While attorneys may...

How do I adopt my lesbian partners child?

I recommend that you contact a lawyer through the Georgia Council of Adoption Lawyers. A number of the GaCAL Fellows, all of whom are experienced...

If i decided to be a relative foster mom can after having them in my home for a few weeks change my mind and not keep them.

I recommend that you discuss your situation with your DFCS caseworker immediately. If you are a foster parent, it is not permissble for you to turn...

Can the "legal" father give consent to the adoption?

There are no shortcuts for adoption, especially if you want to have an enforceable adoption order. The rights of both a legal father, like your...

I am looking into the possibility of legally adopting my biologicial granddaughter.

I highly recommend that you contact the Atlanta Legal Aid Society before talking with any private attorneys. ALAS has a program that assists...