It is just as Ms. Shelton says. And a court petition, resulting in a court order, is necessary because Georgia law places a high value on...

Can my new husband adopt my son who has never been legitimized?

Do you mean he’s BEEN IN prison for 12 years, or that he WILL BE in prison for the next 12 years? If he’ll be there for 12 more years, it would...

Statutorily, he CAN object, but there are absolutely valid grounds for terminating the rights of your son’s father. However, as Mr. Washington...

My son was adopted by my sister who live dion texas but now is given back to me i think by right of attorney. my sis is now a ca

As Mr. Jarrett said, there are several unanswered questions here that determine who has what rights and how those rights can be protected. Also,...

Do I need to persue termination of rights, if father is not on birth certificate?

Boy the competition to answer these questions is fierce! By the time I get the e-mail telling me there’s a question to answer, there are already 1...

I am older person wanting to adopt a young adult that is from Mexico that has been like a son to me over the last 11 years.

If your goal truly is just adoption, adult adoption is perhaps the easiest form of adoption, and possibly something you could do without a lawyer. ...

My friend wants me and my husband to have her baby . What is the process ? He is due in Jan. What do i need to due?

As both Steve and Glen have said, you would be well-advised to get competent legal help (many lawyers don't realize how complex adoption can be). ...

Can i be adopted at the age of 18?

My friend and UGA Law classmate Steve gave the accurate statute showing that, yes, you CAN be adopted --- as an adult --- after age 18. Does...

My child was adopted 5 years ago by step parent and i was told this year,is this legal?

You don’t say if this happened in Georgia, or what state, but if the adoption happened in Georgia, 5 years ago, O.C.G.A. §19-8-18 prohibits any...

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Do they need a lawyer to adopt and how much are the costs with or without a lawyer?

As usual, what Sherry said is accurate, sound advice. One other thing I’d mention is that what you’re talking about would be a petition filed by...