How does the process work to get biological father to sign rights over so husband can adopt my son

If you were not married to the biological father, he does NOT have to sign anything. All that has to happen is that he be served with notice of...

Can a step-parent adopt his step-daughter without a lawyer if the biological dad is deceased?

As far as I know, there are no template forms available for a Georgia adoption. The process is somewhat document-driven, and only an experienced...

Want to go from legal guardians to adoptive parents

I agree with both attorneys and would add that you can get the state to pay $1500 of your legal fee, since the child hasn't lived with its parents...

A friend of mine is pregnant and said as soon as the baby is born it will be mines

In order to adopt this child in Georgia, you will need an attorney, as there are no "forms" you can use to complete this legal process. You should...

Does the interstate compact law apply when an adopted parent is giving custody to another person in another state?

Yes, ICPC applies anytime a child crosses state lines for the purpose of adoption. So, the child you wants to adopt has adoptive parents who live...

If the father does not sign the birth certificate does he still have to give up his rights for the child to be adopted?

Both of the previous attorneys are correct. The biological father must be notified of the adoption proceeding. However, he doesn't have to sign...

My husband wants to adopt my son.

Given your situation, your husband could complete a stepparent adoption of your son. You will need to hire an experienced adoption attorney to...

Georgia law allows you and the father to complete an Acknowledgment of Paternity form at any time; it doesn't have to be done in the hospital at...

If my child was born in California but adopted in Georgia does she get a Georgia birth certificate after being adopted here?

After an adoption is legally completed, your child would have a California birth certificate. However, if the adoption was not completed correctly,...

I am 18 and would like to legally change my last name.

You have two paths that could accomplish your goal. First, you could complete a legal change of name, but note that this would not create a...