Georgia Adoption Laws Page2

Adoption Laws in Georgia Page2

Adoption parties

• Who can adopt: Statute: - § 19-8-3

  Adult person including foster parent and who is:

  • At least 25 years or of more age or married and living with his spouse
  • At least 10 years or more than the child
  • A resident of at least 6 months
  • Physically, financially and mentally fit to take permanent custody of the child
  • Married one may file jointly for petition.

• Who can be adopted: Statute: - §- § 19-8-3; 19-8-21
  • Adult who have given a written consent.
  • A child.

• Who can place a child for adoption : Statute: - § 19-8-4
  • Department
  • Child placing agency
  • Parent or any guardian

Statutes:

• Citation: Georgia Code, Sections 19-8-1 to 19-8-26

• Contact: Laura Hyman
  Assistant Attorney General
  (404) 656-3388

  Fee: No

• Web Site: http://www.ganet.org/services/leg

• Credits: http://www.childwelfare.gov