Is it legal in Georgia the change the birth mothers name on the birth certificate to the step mothers name?

Yes, The birth certificate is usually amended to show the adoptive mother as the birth mother.

Can I legally change my last name to my life partners last name and if so how would we go about it?

You may file a Petition for a Name Change in your local Superior Court. If the judge decides your reason for wanting your name changed is a valid...

It's up to your father to get the legal ball rolling. If he files a change of custody action, being17, you have the right to elect who you want to...

Baby's father is bipolar II and has outbursts (screaming, rages, etc). How can I legally document these to help win custody?

Move out. If he hurts your child knowing what you know, you may face a claim that you contributed to your child's injuries by not keeping him or...

Even though you did not do it at the time, take your witness to local law enforcement and make a report or his hitting you. You may make an...

My ex is keeping me from seeing my kids, and i got termination of parental rights papers how is this allow? can i stop it?

Your question is about your consitutionally protected right to have a relationship with your children. But if you don't exercise it, such as by...

How easy would it be to gain custody of my 13 (almost 14 yr old as of 07/23/2012) sister-in-law?

A guardainship is not available to you unless the parents consent. In either the deprivation action in the juvenile court or a custody action in...

Ex-wife changes son's school for second time. What can I do to challenge this?

These facts standing alone will not likely give you a good cause for a change of custody action.

Hello, Could you please explain me the process to get married in Acworth, GA ?

In order to get married in Georgia, you need a license issued by a probate court. No matter where you live, you may get a license from any probate...

Can I Collect owed BACK CHILD SUPPORT while Dept of Family has temp custody of my daughter?

Yes, just not during the time your child is in foster care. Your situations sounds as if the father abandoned your child into your care by a long...