Legal Question in Family Law in Georgia
how can my husband legally adopt my 3yr old son if my sons birth certificate was signed by a man who is not the biological father(and cannot be located,etc)?
Asked on 8/16/11, 1:45 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Glen Ashman
Ashman Law Office also dba Glen Ashman Attorney
That creates a complication (and it means that you and the man signing committed a crime, although it is unlikely to be prosecuted).
In general I have addressed the same situation in other cases by doing a notice both to the father as shown and the real father. "Cannot be located" also adds a complexity, as the court will require a diligent search and publication in one or more counties.
But having raised all the obstacles, it likely still can be done. Step one is to meet with an experienced adoption attorney.
Answered on 8/16/11, 2:04 pm