Legal Question in Family Law in Georgia

I have a 14 yr old stepson who wants me to adopt him does he need his father to give up his rights. I have raised him since he was 3 and my wife has full custody. The biological father has not paid child support in months. We live in GA any help would be great thanks.


Asked on 8/14/10, 7:55 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Glen Ashman Ashman Law Office also dba Glen Ashman Attorney

An adoption requires either that the father consent, or that a court terminate his parental rights, If he fails to support or see the child for at least one year, that can be grounds to terminate. If you're in or near metro Atlanta call me at 404- 768-3509 as my office handles such matters.

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Answered on 8/19/10, 9:25 am


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