Legal Question in Family Law in Georgia

If I have my son uP for adoption to a friend of the family and I'm more stable in my life now what would be the steps to take to get him back he's 5yrs old.


Asked on 12/26/14, 5:34 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Glen Ashman Ashman Law Office also dba Glen Ashman Attorney

For the first 10 dyas after you sign a consent you can revoke it. After that there are no steps - the decision is irrevocable - no mind changing allowed.

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Answered on 12/26/14, 5:49 pm
Tahira Piraino Tahira P. Piraino

You really have not provided enough information to give adequate advice, such as did you sign the surrender document, has more than 10 days past since you signed the document, is the adoption final? Under Georgia law once you have signed the surrender papers in connection with an adoption, you have 10 days in which you can revoke the surrender in writing. If this time has past, you no longer have any legal rights to your son. If the family friend has not filed a petition and you have not executed a surrender, that is different. Rather than posting such a serious question on line, I suggest you speak with an attorney who can give you better advice once he/she hears the issues.

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Answered on 12/27/14, 6:15 am


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