Adoption

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...