What is the process for a stepparent to legally adopt a stepchild?

Mr. Ashman is correct to say that it is "simpler," but the unknown hidden behind that is that the judge will have discretion on whether to...

Do I need a lawyer in Georgia for my husband to adopt my 2 children?

I agree with what Glen said, and I would also note that I have seen many cases in which it was THOUGHT that the absent parent wouldn't oppose a...

Adult child adoption by a step-parent

As with many services, you CAN do it yourself --- and IF you do it right, it would certainly cost less. But if something goes wrong, it will cost...

I am 18 and live in ga. what would we have to do for me to adopt her baby?

Under Georgia law, an adoption petitioner must either be over age 25, or be married. Also, when you say you "aren't sure who the father is,"...

Can i legally adopted a child when the father wont give up his rights?

As usual, Sherry is right. I would only add a sort of warning that the judge in the case has a LOT of leeway (discretion) in deciding whether to...

Immigration related adoption.

I hate to give an answer that really isn't an answer, but this is really an immigration question more than an adoption question. I think the...

Oh, I forgot to mention that POSSIBLY (not that likely, but possibly) one of both of you might qualify for federal benefits to cover the adoption...

Legally, these kinds of situations are often more complex than meets the eye. The original question states, for example, that “there is no...

How can I find out if an Adoption really took place?? and if all parties did not recieve copies of it where can I go to get it??

I hate to say it, but there are lots of questions here, and not enough info to give definitive answers. For example, you refer to other people...

How can my fiance get his daughter back???

The first question is whether the adoption happened recently or not. Because: O.C.G.A. §19-8-18(e) states: "A decree of adoption ... shall not...