Atlanta Adoption Attorney
Stepparent adoptions are different from other types of adoptions in that the adoptive parent is already serving as a caregiver and role model for the child. The adoption process simply gives legal standing to a parent-child relationship that already exists.
At The Siemon Law Firm, our lawyers guide families in the Atlanta metro area through the adoption process. To talk to a stepparent adoption lawyer in Alpharetta or Cumming, call 866-497-5134 or contact us online.
The Adoption-Termination Process
Stepparent adoptions are sometimes called "adoption-terminations" because the rights of biological parent must first be terminated before the stepparent can adopt. Because the biological parent's rights must be fully terminated, stepparent adoptions are only appropriate when the biological parent is no longer involved in the child's life.
The termination of the biological parent's rights can be voluntary or involuntary. Our lawyers are prepared to guide you through the termination process. Once the biological parent's rights are terminated, he or she would not be responsible for paying child support.
Home Investigations and Stepparent Adoptions
In Georgia, you may not be required to have a home investigation if you are the child's stepparent. The judge will decide whether to send anyone to your home.
Once the adoption is complete, our lawyers can assist your with name change and updating the child's birth certificate to list you as the father.
Contact Our Atlanta Family Law Attorneys Today
If you are a stepparent who would like to adopt, our lawyers are here to advise you. Please contact us today and arrange a consultation.
