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I wondering how easy it would be to have my fiance to adopt my 2 year old daughter?

Sherry's answer | Answered on August 03, 2011

You and your fiance should explore a stepparent adoption with an adoption attorney experienced in handling such matters in your area. There are a...

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Can my mother petition for an adoption of my daughter while attempting to terminate her father's rights?

Sherry's answer | Answered on July 21, 2011

I'm going to agree with Mr. Bull. You may be able to accomplish what you wish, but there is no guarantee. I recommend you consult with an...

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Where do I start? Deceased biological father

Sherry's answer | Answered on July 06, 2011

The only way to get your fiance's name on your daughter's birth certificate is to do an adoption. As a practical matter, your fiance will not be...

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Adult Adoption and Cost Carroll County,GA

Sherry's answer | Answered on June 18, 2011

Thank you for your email. Please be advised that I will be out of the office from Thursday, June 16, returning Monday, June 20. I will not have...

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My husband wants to adopt my kids. the father wont let him. what can we do?

Sherry's answer | Answered on June 17, 2011

Thank you for your email. Please be advised that I will be out of the office from Thursday, June 16, returning Monday, June 20. I will not have...

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I am married to a woman that has a child from a previous marrage. The biological father has consented to me verbally that I may

Sherry's answer | Answered on June 05, 2011

Thank you for your email. Please be advised that I will be out of the office on vacation during the week of June 6 (6/6 - 6/10), returning Monday,...

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What do we have to do in order for my husband to adopt my 9yr old son who's father is unknown?

Sherry's answer | Answered on May 17, 2011

Every adoption is fact-specific, but, generally speaking, your husband will need to petition the court to adopt your son in a stepparent adoption. ...

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Can an adult adoptee vacate thier own adoption?

Sherry's answer | Answered on May 17, 2011

I am sorry to hear about your family estrangement. Unfortunately, Georgia law does not provide a procedure for vacating adoptions in this manner. ...

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Sister is willing to have a child for me to adopt. What do I need to do/process?

Sherry's answer | Answered on April 07, 2011

This is actually a more complicated question than it may seem. When children cross state lines for adoption, the Interstate Compact on the...

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Does my husband have to be born in the USA to adopt my son?

Sherry's answer | Answered on April 06, 2011

The short answer is that citizenship is not required. A person wanting to adopt must have lived in Georgia for at least six months, though. As...

Sherry Virginia Neal's Answers (134)

I wondering how easy it would be to have my fiance to adopt my 2 year old daughter?

Can my mother petition for an adoption of my daughter while attempting to terminate her father's rights?

Where do I start? Deceased biological father

Adult Adoption and Cost Carroll County,GA

My husband wants to adopt my kids. the father wont let him. what can we do?

I am married to a woman that has a child from a previous marrage. The biological father has consented to me verbally that I may

What do we have to do in order for my husband to adopt my 9yr old son who's father is unknown?

Can an adult adoptee vacate thier own adoption?

Sister is willing to have a child for me to adopt. What do I need to do/process?

Does my husband have to be born in the USA to adopt my son?