Yes, his name can remain the same. There are several Atlanta area lawyers who can help. (I’m in Savannah, so the travel expenses would jack up my...

No, with the acknowledgment of paternity, he’s the legal father and must be notified of any adoption proceeding.

The quote you got sounds like, “I’ve never DONE an adoption, but if you pay me enough, I’ll learn how.” That said, it IS not really a...

Legally, it’s the most basic form of adoption in Georgia; but any adoption involves changing the adoptee’s legal status vis-a-vis all governments...

Non-lawyers are ALWAYS allowed to initiate legal proceedings without a lawyer (but, as a lawyer friend likes to say, "You can do your own brain...

Probably not. DFCS usually keeps its cards very close to the vest (or whatever the phrase is). They have near total control over foster care and...

Hmmm, that's kind of a law school exam question. I don't suppose you have an adult who wants to adopt you, do you? (It's more complex than it...

Legally, it's more complicated, than you may be hoping. Call Chris Ambrose in Thomasville, (229) 228-4258.

She has to file the Petition in her own name, so it can't BE a surprise, except maybe in stating the idea initially.

I only do adoption, not custody matters, so I'm not the one to answer this question. (And you'd think I'd know who to recommend so near by, but I...