Do I really need to hire a lawyer for my husband to adopt my daughter?

While you can certainly do an adoption without an attorney, I highly recommend that you consult with an attorney experienced in adoption to make...

As noted by others here, adult adoptions are permitted under Georgia law. Notice to biological parents is NOT required, but the Court may request...

Is it possible for me to adopt my step-child without consent from the non-custodial parent?

Under Georgia law, the biological mother's parental rights will need to be dealt with through termination or surrender. From the limited...

My husband is adopting my daughter. Her father signed away all rights. What is our next step? We live in Georgia.

Because I do not have information about where exactly you are in the process, I cannot give you specific legal advice. I can tell you that, under...

Your son's biological father may be able to object to the adoption, depending on his legal status with regard to your son, but whether any...

Do I need to persue termination of rights, if father is not on birth certificate?

In any adoption in Georgia, it is necessary to deal with the biological father's rights, either through termination or surrender. In a stepparent...

My friend wants me and my husband to have her baby . What is the process ? He is due in Jan. What do i need to due?

I agree with the others who have answered that you need to hire an attorney immediately. In addition to the issue of inducements raised in one of...

How to obtain consent if the biological parent can't be located?

Depending on your situation, it may be possible to terminate the biological father's rights after providing him with notice of the adoption. That...

Do I need consent from the biological father if I have full legal and physical custody of the children?

For a stepparent adoption, the rights of the biological father must be dealt with either through surrender or termination. Which is the...

Do they need a lawyer to adopt and how much are the costs with or without a lawyer?

An adoption is almost always easier with the involvement of an attorney. Adoptions are so fact-specific that it is difficult to find reliable...