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Q: we have permanent custody of a child can we adopt her without getting biological parents permission
Rachel Lea Hunter
Rachel Lea Hunter
answered on May 24, 2014

Yes and no. You have to first terminate the biological parents' parental rights. If they will not consent, then you have to bring involuntary termination proceedings under OCGA § 15-11-260 - § 15-11 - 323.

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Q: What expenses can a licensed child placement agency pay for a birthmother with an adoption plan?
Kenneth Mitchell Kaplan
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Kenneth Mitchell Kaplan
answered on Apr 23, 2011

For living expenses such as rent and utilities and additionally medical expenses associated with the pre-natal care and birth of the child.

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