Legal Question in Family Law in Georgia
Adoption
I have not seen or heard from my ex husband in almost five years. I divorced him through publication and have sole custody of my five year old son. I'm getting remarried and my fiance would like to know how we can go about having him adopt my son.
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Adoption
A stepparent adoption would seem to be applicable under Georgia law, based on the facts you have given. Your new husband can adopt the child if the father has failed to communicate with the child or pay child support for the child for over 12 months. For more information, see http://www.gaadoptionlaw.com/stepparent_adoption/index.html or http://www.gafamilylawblog.com/adoption/index.html
Re: Adoption
Once you are married, he can do a step-parent adoption. I handle those and would be glad to discuss it further with you.
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