If the bio father to my minor children signed his rights away, can I change their last names?

Pretty doubtful he signed ALL of his rights away. Maybe custody, etc. The process for a name change is about as involved as adoption, and...

Legally legitimized ?

Yes. 34 character minimum here.......

Process for adoption of an adult.

Chris Ambrose in Thomasville can either do it or refer you well.

Are adult to adult court adoptions public record?

Or are you planning a future adoption? In general, while adoption can seem simple, it's actually fairly complex because the statutes have to...

Two women can now be on the birth certificate, yes, but beyond that, it seems like you're asking at least one other question, and it's not clear...

I have been fostering a child that's in dfcs in Georgia, and want to know if I can adopt her?

Call Tom Tebeau in Columbus. (Sorry I don’t have his phone number at hand.)

DFCS has a ton of power when these sorts of situations arise. Your best hope, I’m afraid, is making them happy, which can be very hard to do. ...

How do I surprise the man who raised me with adoption paperwork?

Thanks, Stan! Yeah, unfortunately, it can’t really be a “surprise” because he has to be the Petitioner in Superior Court. It’s been allowed in...

Will the child's last name change when the father does all the proper paperwork and mother agreed

Uh, a name change is part of the adoption process, but it’s not “automatic” in other ways. Is this the same Hinesville person who asked a question...

If the biodad is willing to adopt, quite possibly, but otherwise, doubtful.