Can arrears assigned by the state of GA be dropped in the case of adoption?

No, and actually, it would be against Georgia law (O.C.G.A. §19-8-24) for anyone (the mother, the state, etc.) to <offer> that to you (or for you...

How do I go about filing a petition of name change for my daughter after the father's rights were terminated?

Avvo would have a cow if I asked you to call me. But in your part of the state, you should call Chris Ambrose.

How do you start termination of parental rights for the father in the stAte of Georgia?

Without some additional reason, like, he poses a danger to the child, you can't terminate his rights until, in the stepfather adoption, another man...

They're both right, and here's the reason: If he's hit and killed by a well-insured motorist and his estate is entitled to $5M, guess who <WON'T>...

How do I adopt my 2 step children?

Call Chris Ambrose in Thomasville, he handles Open Door Adoption Agency's work.

Can I terminate my rights to an adopted child and will I have to pay child support still if I do

And me in Savannah, … what a God-awful mess. Yes, if if you adopted (was it me?), you could have to pay child support. BUT, if new step-dad...

My wife and I have legal guardianship of nephew and want to adopt?

Chris Ambrose, who handles Open Door Adoption Agency's legal matters, is probably the attorney closest to Leesburg who knows adoption well. Your...

How can I bring my niece to the USA to attend school she will be 17 in June and I would also like to adopt her.

Call adoption and immigration lawyer Irene Steffas, 770-642-6075.

Which state and how do we go about filing for custody of the twins?

Thomaston… that's south of Macon, right? Fighting with DFCS (or the TN equivalent) is not easy. Get Jay Strickland.

What can i do to get our nieces out of state custody and avoid them being adopted by foster parents?

DFCS should "prefer" you for the adoption. Make sure they know of you. Having said that, DFCS is the "80 IQ gorilla here." Whatever they say,...