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!

Under Georgia law, you must be 21 or married and living with your spouse in order to adopt a child. It is possible you could seek temporary...