Legal Question in Family Law in Georgia

North Carolina unless there was some kind of order entered by the court in Georgia. If there was just an agreement and nothing was filed with the court, then it may be as simple as just giving the child back.

Why do you have to change the child's name? To do that, you will have to wait until you are married and then see if Georgia allows adoption by a step-parent (NC does allow for that). Such adoptions are usually easier than regular adoptions. What about the child's real biological father? Will he object? If that is the case, then you cannot change the child's name (at least not in North Carolina).

Don't do this yourself. If everyone agrees, it will be a lot less expensive.

This is far too complex to be a do it yourself project, but with everyone's agreement that will hold the costs down. Georgia can possibly hear the case if either (1) all parties consent or (2) the child has been in Georgia for six months.

I am not sure why Rachel mentioned adoption since it sounds like the boyfriend is the father.

From your zip code it looks like you are only about 5 minutes from my office, and I'd be glad to look over your papers and see if you can do things from this end.