Adoption

It has become more common for the parties to an adoption in Georgia to arrange for open adoption. Whereas in the past the expectation was that adoptive children would never have any contact with their birth relatives, open adoption allows and encourages at least some...

As a prospective parent looking to adopt in Georgia, the decisions you make now can last a lifetime. One of the most important involves how you want to adopt and from where. You can choose to adopt a child from the United States or an international location. There are...

You probably already know that adoption is a method of adding to your family by providing a safe and nurturing home to a child in need, but what does it mean from a legal standpoint? In the eyes of Georgia state law, any children adopted into your family gain the same...

As a Georgian resident who is ready to add a new member to your family, you may be wondering how to start the process of adoption. Each state has its own unique laws regarding adoption, along with requirements you must fulfill in order to be considered qualified as a...

There are many families in Georgia who would love to welcome an adopted child into their home. However, the high cost of adoption creates obstacles that may take families years to overcome. According to one Forbes article, adoption costs can range from a low of...

Adopting a child in Georgia is a multi-step process that can seem daunting at times. While the adoption process is extensive, it is more streamlined than in the past. Adoptive parents need to be aware of the procedures and the recent changes to Georgia adoption law....

Georgia residents may choose to adopt a child for many reasons, and each is highly personal. If you wish to add to your family through adoption, you may have concerns about the requirements. often represents clients who want to expand...

Georgia parents intending to adopt a child may feel anxiety that the process will not go the way they expect. While the child's best interest is always a guiding principle in family law, sometimes when controversy arises the courts must deliberate in order to...

When you adopt a child into your family in Georgia, you are making a selfless choice to provide a safe, happy home for someone who would not have one otherwise. At McCamy, Phillips, Tuggle & Fordham, we believe it is important for you as adoptive parents to be...