Where can I find Georgia's adoption statutes?

Georgia stepparent adoption is governed by Official Code of Georgia Title 19, Chapter 8. Here are the key statutes:

• O.C.G.A. §19-8-10

https://law.justia.com/codes/georgia/title-19/chapter-8/article-1/section-19-8-10/

Key provisions:

• Residency: 6 months (O.C.G.A. § 19-8-3)
• Abandonment: 12 months (O.C.G.A. § 19-8-10)
• Child consent: Age 14+ (O.C.G.A. § 19-8-4)
• Home study: Waived for stepparents (O.C.G.A. § 19-8-16)

You don't need to read these yourself — we know them inside out and prepare all your documents in compliance with Georgia law. But they're here if you want to review them.