You can certainly file a step-parent adoption in these circumstances. In your area, I would recommend calling Birney Bull or Jocelyn Daniell as...

I agree with Mr. Birchmore that you need to consult with an attorney. If you just want to change their last names, that's a simpler matter but you...

I agree - the next step would be to contact an adoption attorney to get the father to sign while he is in the mood to do so. Then the attorney can...

I suggest you start by registering for free with the Georgia Putative Father Registry. Then, yes, you can go to court and serve the mother by...

I agree with Barbara and Birney. You need an attorney to handle the Surrender documents correctly and to prepare the court paperwork as well as...

I agree with the other attorneys. Luckily everyone is in agreement, so that makes things easier, but you need a local attorney to help you. Good...

I agree with the previous answers. I have done several "surprise" adoptions like this for step-parents and for adult step-children, and it's...

I am not licensed in your state or in Florida, but I strongly suggest you consult with a family lawyer in Florida as soon as possible to ask them...

If your child has been legally adopted by another man (such as a step-father) then you should be able to easily amend the birth certificate...

Yes, please call Irene Steffas or Jessica Gordon as Barbara Katz suggested! The sooner the better! Good luck!