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What is the average attorney cost for a stepparent adoption in Georgia?

Answered 11 years and 3 months ago by Ms. Shonda Michell Ball (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Adoptions
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It depends on the experience of the attorney.  Also, some may bill hourly and some by flat rate.  A flat rate may range from $1500-5000.
It depends on the experience of the attorney.  Also, some may bill hourly and some by flat rate.  A flat rate may range from $1500-5000.

Is there any situation where an adult can adopt a minor without the legal consent of the minor's parents?

Answered 13 years and 7 months ago by Mr. Mark Rowan Miller (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Adoptions
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almost never.  I suppose there could be a very unusual set of circumstances that I can't imagine that could be the basis but most of those would be state involved cases and would involve allegations of abuse.
almost never.  I suppose there could be a very unusual set of circumstances that I can't imagine that could be the basis but most of those would... Read Answer

If my fiance signs my daughters birth certificate is there anyway that this other man or his family could take me to court for visitation or custody?

Answered 14 years and 7 months ago by Ms. Danielle D. D'Eor-Hynes (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Adoptions
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Your fiance can sign, of course, but that does not make him the legal father nor the biological father.  If he signs the birth certificate, and the Putative Father's Registry, that puts his name on things, but does not change the fact that the biological father can step forward and file a Petition for Paternity and legitimate the child -- that means to have him declared the "legal father" of the child and able to have certain custody and/or visitation rights.  Right now, the legal father has one right -- to pay support for the child.  If you do not want the biological father in your daughter's life, due to his family's background, perhaps you could offer not to come after him for child support if they will back off.  In the interim, the father has a right to ask for a DNA test, establish paternity, and then it is up to you to prove why it is not in the child's best interests to be declared this man's legal child.  Hope this helps. Danielle D. D'Eor-Hynes www.hynesfamilylaw.com    ... Read Answer
Your fiance can sign, of course, but that does not make him the legal father nor the biological father.  If he signs the birth certificate, and... Read Answer
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