Legal Question in Family Law in Georgia

Step parent adoption

I am a stepmother who also has a husband who is a liver transplant patient. We have custody of my stepson who I have a close relationship with mother was deemed unfit.Can I retaian custody if my husband dies? He has me in his will to have gaurdianship? What else do I need to obtain?


Asked on 5/14/03, 8:55 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Pearlie Bush

Re: Step parent adoption

You need to adopt this child, because if your husband dies the mother may very well regain custody. Feel free to contact my office for further assistance on the matter.

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Answered on 5/15/03, 10:12 am


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