Legal Question in Family Law in Georgia

non adoption

My mother and stepfather told me at the age of 6 that my stepfather had adopted me. I've gone though my life believing this. I'm now 61 years old and I'm trying to get a driver's license in the state of Georgia but my birth certificate states my real father's name and there are no adoption papers. Both my parents and stepfather are now deceased. With out proof of how I went from my birth certificate name to using my stepfather's they will not let me get a license in Georgia. When I got married they didn't require a birth certificate in Minnesota in 1965. I'm now divorced. Do you have any advise for me?


Asked on 6/06/08, 8:30 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Charles W. Field Charles W. Field, Attorney at Law

Re: non adoption

The best advice I can offer is for you to consult with a local attorney. A good bit of research may be involved, including getting in touch with various court officials.

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Answered on 6/06/08, 9:47 pm
Glen Ashman Ashman Law Office also dba Glen Ashman Attorney

Re: non adoption

This can be fixed rather easily and at a small cost with a name change. Call my office and we likely can assist you.

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Answered on 6/06/08, 11:41 pm


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