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answered on Mar 14, 2019
O.C.G.A. § 19-8-21 discusses adult adoptions. Assuming that the adult in question has the capacity and legal authority to make decisions for himself/herself, the consent that is required is that of the adult to be adopted, not his/her biological parents. An attorney that specializes in adoption... View More 
We have custody of all 3 step children. Physical abuse is limited to my oldest step son solely but mental and emotional abuse has occurred with all three children. Mom still has visitation with 2 younger boys but not of the older son. Every interaction mom and oldest boy have had for the last 2 1/2... View More
answered on Feb 12, 2019
Ultimately that would be up to the judge, who would make the decision after reviewing the facts of the case. I'm assuming the abuse has been documented as well. You should consult with an attorney who can review the facts of the case in detail and help you plan the proper course of action.... View More
I live in Georgia, but I am adopting two children from the Utah foster care system. Can I apply for a state tax credit in my Georgia tax returns, or do I have to complete a Utah tax return and get a Utah tax credit? The tax credit is much better in Georgia, and I would prefer to only complete one... View More
answered on Feb 10, 2019
As a resident of Georgia you would claim the Georgia credit.
Utah requires the adoptive to be a resident at the time the adoption order is granted as a resident of Georgia you would not qualify.
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answered on Jan 17, 2019
If a termination of your parental rights has already been granted, you are no longer eligible to legitimize your son.
I have petitioned for legitimation around the time that adoption petition was served. My child is 10 years old and I was never married to custodial parent. Please advise.
answered on Jan 15, 2019
You probably want to get an attorney for this situation. Is it possible? Maybe. I would need more facts before giving a true assessment. You have a complicated matter and representing yourself would not be wise.
Can the absent parent (Respondent) be charged with harassment by texting the custodial parent during a TPR case awaiting a court date in Georgia? The Respondent has had no contact in 18 months and it’s been over 2 months since Respondent was served papers for TPR. If so where does this need to... View More
answered on Dec 5, 2018
You will need to report the actions to the police to determine if it rises to the level of criminal harassment. Your post is unclear as to the frequency or content of the text messages, so we can not determine if this is harassment.
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answered on Nov 10, 2018
If they aren't married, yes. The mother has all rights to the child.
Kids. What can I do to reinstate my rights
answered on Nov 5, 2018
You can't. You had your chance and you didn't cure the dependency in order to protect your children. Terminations are final and irreversible.
Which I am in agreement with because it has been nothing but verbal and mental abuse since he adopted her,and is only getting worse !!! I know he can't sign over his rights without someone to take over his rights. My question is can my dad (her grandfather) take over his rights or can her... View More
answered on Oct 18, 2018
Courts are not generally in favor of undoing adoptions. You should speak with an attorney to discuss your options of moving forward to terminate his relationship with the child.
It has now been over two years do I have legal right to file adoption?
answered on Sep 24, 2018
It depends on what kind of contact they've had or if they've paid support. Contact an attorney to discuss this in more detail.
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answered on Sep 24, 2018
She cannot just give you custody of the baby. There is a father and he is entitled to notice and due process. You need to consult an attorney to help you.
His mother called us and told us that his stepmom dropped him off and to come get him because they were getting kicked out. Neither one the mother or father hasn't help with anything for him and hasn't contacted us in 3 months. Me and my wife went to DEFACS and now his dad contacted them... View More
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answered on Sep 18, 2018
You need to hire an attorney and file for custody.
answered on Sep 18, 2018
He can take steps to legally adopt you. He should consult with an attorney regarding petitioning for a stepparent adoption. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558 HomerJordan.com
Rights but he stated no. He has not seen his son nor does he have a relationship with him. He did sign the birth certificate and there is a child support order but he does not comply with the orders and child support has been searching for him for quite some time now. My fiancé will be adopting my... View More
answered on Sep 15, 2018
You will need to petition the court for a step parent adoption and the termination of the biological father's rights can occur within that action. When the terminations are not voluntary, the matters can become complicated. I strongly suggest you speak with an experienced family law attorney... View More
I have agreed to the open adoption but wanted to know can I request certain things be put into adoption papers to insure I get to be apart of my daughter's life.
answered on Aug 27, 2018
Unfortunately, that's not how this works. If you consent to an adoption, you are consenting to the complete and total termination of your parental rights. Once you've signed, and the statutory time frame to change your mind has expired, the Court will terminate your rights with respect... View More
With us all that time also. Mom and dad in and out of picture, but nothing financially. Father is in prison and has not been legitimized. Can daughter let us adopt child without fathers permission?
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answered on Aug 16, 2018
No, you can file for adoption, but the father will have to be notified and a judge can decide to terminate his rights.
My husband would like to adopt my daughter, her father didn’t sign birth certificate or have her legitimized. He is on child support How ever he does not pay. How do I go about this? Should I just cancel the child support and go from there? He has voiced that he doesn’t want her and my husband... View More
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answered on Aug 14, 2018
You need to hire an attorney to file for adoption. During the adoption, the biological father's rights will have to be terminated.
My stepson will be 18 soon and he is autistic, He will not graduate school till he is 20. His father is trying to convince him to move in with him when he turns 18. If he moves there he wont finish school because he doesn't have the right programs for him like we do here. So we were thinking... View More
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answered on Aug 10, 2018
It's called a guardianship, and you need to apply through the courts.
I have not had him legitimize
answered on Aug 8, 2018
You need to legitimize him and she needs to consent to you having custody. She cannot transfer her rights, but she can agree to make you the physical custodian of the child. With this, she will need to pay child support as well, unless you can justify a reason why support should not be paid... View More
I met my friend 10 years ago and Ive known her son since he was a toddler and he just just turned 13. Last year his mother had trouble caring for him, so he often stayed with me. He and his mother moved to Pennsylvania to get better support. His parents are divorced and i live in Georgia. If he... View More
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answered on Aug 5, 2018
Only the parents have rights to a child. You would have to file in court to obtain legal rights. Otherwise, it is interference of custody.
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