Adoption in the state of Georgia is an option. There are a lot of noises and dissenting opinions about how it works. The law office of Business Name wants to stress a few facts about adoption in Georgia.
Can the birth mother choose who adopts?
The birth mother can be provided full final authority on who adopts her child. Her authority will go over the adoptive agency, over the will of the family, and even the father. In an open adoption, this is generally favoured. Involved parties respect the situation and are more than happy to satisfy the desires of the mother. It is worth noting that a mother can leave the decision to another party, such as the agency.
Does this apply for a minor?
State laws vary on this consideration. Georgia law establishes that, by virtue of the pregnancy, the mother is an adult in the situation. This allows her full rights to give the child out for adoption without the need of a parent’s approval. She can sign documents placing the child up for adoption, as well as retain full rights on who is going to adopt the child.
When does the final authorization for adoption occur?
A mother has the right to change her mind up to 24 hours after the birth. This is universal in the state of Georgia. The adoption could have been established as soon as the mother found out she was pregnant, and yet she still has that window.
Is an adoption lawyer required by law?
An adoption lawyer is not required by law, but it is highly recommended. An adoption agency is a great place to be in this situation, but they do not handle legal issues. These are turned directly to the adoption lawyer. If there is even a slight potential legal issue on the table, a lawyer is required.
Is the father involved and against the adoption? Are there other family members fighting against it? Is the mother living out of state, or was the child born in another state? These complications, though scary and stressful, must be sorted out in a court of law. There are some stipulations that could disrupt, and potentially change, the entire adoption process.
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