Home study
Waived for stepparents
Georgia waives the home study in stepparent cases, so there is no home visit to schedule or pay for.
O.C.G.A. § 19-8-16
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Make Your Georgia Family Official.Georgia stepparent and adult adoption, done for you, with court-ready documents for the Superior Court in 24-48 hours.
We prepare every form, tell you exactly where to file, and stay with your family every step until the judge signs your adoption decree.
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Residency
No waiting period
Georgia sets no minimum number of residency months for a stepparent to file, so you can start now.
O.C.G.A. § 19-8-3Child's consent
Age 14 and up
A child who is 14 or older gives his or her own consent to the adoption.
O.C.G.A. § 19-8-4Abandonment period
12 months
Georgia sets a 12-month abandonment period, which matters when the other parent is out of the picture.
O.C.G.A. § 19-8-10
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Why Georgia families choose us
We make your Georgia adoption simple, fast and affordable.
SimpleA 15-minute questionnaire. We do the rest and send your packet ready to sign and file.
Court approvedPrepared for your Georgia Superior Court and backed by our 100% court acceptance guarantee.
1,422 Georgia families helpedOver 34,000 families nationwide since 2001. We have seen every situation Georgia courts see.
Save thousands$349 for the complete package, without attorney fees.
- A Georgia adoption specialist handles your case.
- We stay with you from filing to the new birth certificate.
- Unlimited revisions and real people on the phone, Mon–Fri 8am–5pm MST.
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Four stages. One Superior Court. About 3-6 months.
In Georgia, your stepparent adoption is filed in the Superior Court, and most families finish in about 3-6 months.
Step one · Online, at your paceTell us about your family
Step one · Online, at your pace
Tell us about your family
Answer a short set of questions about you, your spouse, your stepchild and the other parent. We turn your answers into Georgia-specific court documents in 24-48 hours.
Official Code of Georgia Title 19, Chapter 8Step two · Filing weekFile with the Superior Court clerk
Step two · Filing week
File with the Superior Court clerk
We tell you which county's Superior Court clerk receives your petition and give you a simple filing checklist. Georgia sets no minimum residency months for a stepparent, and the home study is waived.
O.C.G.A. § 19-8-3Step three · After filingThe other parent signs, or notice is given
Step three · After filing
The other parent signs, or notice is given
If the other parent agrees, we prepare the consent for signature. If not, we prepare the notice papers, which are a routine step. Termination is handled in the same case, not a separate one.
O.C.G.A. § 19-8-10Step four · Hearing dayHearing, decree and new birth certificate
Step four · Hearing day
Hearing, decree and new birth certificate
You attend a short Superior Court hearing, and the judge signs the adoption decree. We then prepare your request to the Georgia Department of Public Health Vital Records for your child's new birth certificate.
Georgia Department of Public Health Vital RecordsDoes the other parent have to agree?
No. Courts want a two-parent home for the child, and most families we help finish without the other parent's consent. In our experience, about 80% of the stepparent adoptions we have completed went forward without the other parent's consent.
They agree
When the other parent is willing, a signed consent is the smoothest route in Georgia. We prepare the consent papers so the Superior Court has what it needs.
- We prepare the consent for you
- The other parent signs it
- It goes in with your petition
They won't sign, or can't be found
If the other parent will not sign or cannot be found, Georgia law gives the court a clear ground to move forward.
- Georgia sets a 12-month abandonment period.
- A parent who has abandoned the child for that period can lose parental rights.
- That ground is what allows the adoption to go forward without a signature.
Notice to the other parent is routine, and we prepare it for you. In Georgia, termination is not a separate case; it is part of the same adoption case.
O.C.G.A. § 19-8-10A Georgia Superior Court can approve your stepparent adoption without the other parent's signature when that parent has abandoned the child for 12 months (O.C.G.A. § 19-8-10). We prepare every notice along the way.
One flat price, and no home study bill
A Georgia family pays $349 for the complete document package, with no home study fee and the court's filing fee set by the clerk.
The same decree, the same court, without attorney fees.
Start for $349The same decree, the same court, without attorney fees.
What Georgia families tell us
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Your service exceeded all of my expectations. We filed our paperwork, had no issues with the court, and finalized our adoption faster than I ever imagined. The support you provided along the way was invaluable. I can’t thank you enough for helping us make our family whole.
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Just wanted to let you know that I was completely successful in adopting my Son. Before getting the forms from you an attorney quoted me $5500.00 to do the adoption! When I filed the court clerk seemed very surprised that I was doing it myself without a lawyer, but the process went smooth and without any major hitches. Even when I needed an additional background form, I emailed you and you sent it to me without delay. Thank You. Great customer service
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WOW that was fast! THANK YOU! BTW -- my husband adopted my daughter on 8/23/08. The process was smooth and flawless thanks to your detailed adoption packet and instructions. THANK YOU for making our family complete. Wishing you the best.
What arrives in 24–48 hours
Your Georgia packet, in filing order, with instructions for your clerk.
See all 6 documents
- Petition for Stepparent Adoption for the Superior Court
- Other parent's consent or surrender papers, or the termination papers when there is no signature
- Written consent for a child who is 14 or older
- Notice papers for the other parent, prepared for you
- A simple filing checklist for your county's Superior Court clerk
- Final adoption decree and the new birth certificate request for Georgia Department of Public Health Vital Records
Adopting an adult
Adopting an adult stepchild in Georgia
Any adult may be adopted in Georgia if the adult gives written consent. No relationship, disability, prior parent-child history or age gap is required. The petition is filed in the Superior Court of the county where any petitioner or the adult lives. The court may assign the hearing at any time, and it examines each petitioner and the adult before entering a decree.
Who qualifiesAny adult who consents
ConsentThe adult's written consent
Where filedSuperior Court, county of residence
Typical timelineAbout 4-8 weeks
Three steps. That's the whole thing.
Our detailed Georgia instructions make the process simple, and we are a phone call away at every step.
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AnswerTell us about your family in our 15-minute questionnaire. Save and come back any time.2
Review & signYour complete packet arrives in 24–48 hours with step-by-step filing instructions.3
FileFile with your clerk. We stay with you through the hearing, the decree and the new birth certificate.
Talk to a Georgia adoption specialist first.
Not sure which route fits your family? Call us. Real people, no pressure, and we will tell you what Georgia courts will want to see.
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All 159 counties
All 159 Georgia counties covered
Georgia has 159 counties, and each one has a Superior Court that hears adoptions. We prepare your papers for your county's court, whether you live in Atlanta, Augusta, Columbus, Savannah, Athens or a small town.
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What Georgia families ask us
How do I adopt my stepchild in Georgia?
You file a petition in the Superior Court, and we prepare all of your documents in 24-48 hours. Georgia sets no minimum residency months for a stepparent, and most families finish in about 3-6 months. The rules come from Official Code of Georgia Title 19, Chapter 8.
Can I adopt my adult stepchild in Georgia?
Yes. Any adult may be adopted if the adult gives written consent, and no relationship, disability or age gap is required. The petition is filed in the Superior Court of the county where any petitioner or the adult lives (O.C.G.A. § 19-8-21(a)).
How much does a stepparent adoption cost in Georgia?
Our complete package is $349, and each additional child is $99. The clerk of your county's Superior Court sets the filing fee, so call the clerk to confirm it. There is no separate home study fee because Georgia waives it for stepparents.
What if the other parent refuses to sign or can't be found in Georgia?
Your adoption can still go forward. In our experience, about 80% of the stepparent adoptions we have completed went forward without the other parent's consent. Georgia sets a 12-month abandonment period (O.C.G.A. § 19-8-10), and we prepare the notice papers, which are routine. Termination is part of the same case.
Does Georgia require a home study for stepparent adoption?
No. Georgia waives the home study for stepparent adoptions (O.C.G.A. § 19-8-16). That saves you time, a home visit and an extra fee. We prepare the paperwork the Superior Court asks for.
Does my child have to agree to the adoption in Georgia?
A child who is 14 or older gives his or her own consent (O.C.G.A. § 19-8-4). We prepare that consent form for you. Younger children do not sign a consent.
Does the other parent still owe child support after a Georgia stepparent adoption?
The duty to pay support going forward ends when the adoption is final. Whether past-due support can still be collected depends on Georgia law.
Will my child get a new birth certificate after adoption in Georgia?
Yes. After the Superior Court signs the decree, a new birth certificate is requested from the Georgia Department of Public Health Vital Records. We prepare that request for you as part of your packet.
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