Adoption

If you are marrying someone who has a child from a previous relationship, you may be excited to take on a parental role in the child’s life. However, if you would like to legally become the child’s legal parent and have all the legal rights and responsibilities that...

Adopting a child can be a great way to build your family and provide a loving home to a child in need. But the process can be complicated. After all, you have your own financial considerations to take into account. You also need to consider that the child might want...

Adopting a child is something many Georgia residents dream of. By adopting a child, you have a chance to provide a good life for a child they might otherwise not have. Proving you are a fit parent for purposes of adoption is just one piece of the adoption process....

Starting or growing a family is a goal for many individuals and couples in Georgia. While many are able to do so by birthing a biological child, others utilize the adoption process to start or grow their family. While adoption is a beautiful way to bring a child to...

Adopting a child is something you and your spouse may have always dreamed of, but the process can seem overwhelming. You might not know where to even begin. It helps to have an idea of what the adoption process in Georgia involves and what steps you can take to...

The answer to the question, “What is family?” requires context. The word has a legal meaning and ramifications but possesses and equally important incorporates social, psychological, emotional and physiological context. Relationships lie at the core of a family. All...

Adopting a child is an admirable goal. Georgia parents who wish to adopt a child are making a positive difference in the world by opening their home to a child in need. The adoption process in Georgia involves many steps and requirements. One of these requirements is...

In Georgia, adopting is a positive decision for people who want to provide a loving home to a child in need. However, it is important to understand key aspects. One that should be fully known from the outset is the surrendering and terminating of parental rights...

In Georgia, stepparent adoption is a common occurrence. In general, it is a positive decision where the prospective stepparent married a person who already has children and wants to be their legal parent. However, when this is the objective, it is important to...