How do I adopt my 18 year old step son? Is it considered an adult adoption? Can we change his birth certificate once done?
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Answered on June 17, 2019
Yes, you may adopt your stepson, and it is considered an adult adoption. As such, we would not need the permission or agreement of his biological...
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How can I place my 8 year old daughter up for adoption in georgia or sign away my parental rights?
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Answered on June 16, 2019
You can place your child for adoption through any licensed child-placement agency or through an attorney. As the child’s biological mother, you...
I want my stepdad to adopt me. I'm 43 is there paperwork I can get without an attorney.
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Answered on June 14, 2019
As an adult, you can consent to your stepfather adopting you, and there is no requirement that your bio father must be notified. Your stepfather...
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How can my step-father adopt me?
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Answered on June 14, 2019
As an adult, you can consent to your stepfather adopting you, and there is no requirement that your bio father must be notified. Your stepfather...
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Lied to sign birth certificate
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Answered on June 09, 2019
If you don’t believe you are the biological father of this child, then you can have a DNA test to prove it. However, if the test shows that you are...
Is it illegal to hide birth of child from father, but later marry someone else and have them adopt the child?
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Answered on June 07, 2019
Under Georgia law, a woman has the right to decline to name the biological father in the adoption paperwork. Women may have many different reasons...
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How can i get my moms boyfriend to adopt me as surprise?
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Answered on June 05, 2019
Your mother’s boyfriend may adopt you, but some judges would require that he be married to your mom. I see that you live in Forest Park, and if...
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How can my boyfriend and I get a marriage certificate in Georgia without parental consent if I’m 17 and pregnant and he’s 23?
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Answered on June 01, 2019
You should contact the probate court in your county, as it is the authority which controls marriage licenses. This would not be an adoption issue...
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Is there any way to get my state owed child support arrears waived my child was adopted ? ?
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Answered on June 01, 2019
While adoption ended your responsibility to pay child support in the future, there is no way to waive child support arrears prior to the adoption.
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What do I have to do to adopt my niece who is 10 years old and have lived with us for 10 years?
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Answered on June 01, 2019
From what you say, it sounds like you could complete a relative adoption of the child. Even though this is not a DFACS case, you can apply for...
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