Georgia Code
Title 19 - Domestic Relations
Chapter 8 - Adoption

Article 1 - General Provisions

§ 19-8-1. Definitions - For purposes of this article, the term: History. Code 1981,...

§ 19-8-2. Jurisdiction and Venue of Adoption Proceedings - History. Code 1981, § 19-8-2 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 19-8-3. Who May Adopt a Child; When Petition Must Be Filed in Names of Both Spouses - History. Code 1981, § 19-8-3 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 19-8-4. Adoption Through the Department, Child-Placing Agency, or Out-of-State Licensed Agency - History. Code 1981, § 19-8-4 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 19-8-5. Third Party Adoption by Party Who Is Not Stepparent or Relative of Child - History. Code 1981, § 19-8-5 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 19-8-6. Stepparent Adoption - History. Code 1981, § 19-8-6 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 19-8-7. Adoption by Certain Relatives Related to Child by Blood or Marriage - History. Code 1981, § 19-8-7 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 19-8-8. Domestication of Adoption of Child Born in Foreign Country; Certificate of Foreign Birth; Authority of Court to Change Date of Birth - History. Code 1981, § 19-8-8 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 19-8-9. Revocation of Surrender of Rights; Time Limit; Effect of Voluntary Surrender of Rights by Legal Mother - History. Code 1981, § 19-8-9 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 19-8-10. When Surrender or Termination of Parental Rights of Living Parent Not Required; Service on Parents in Such Cases; Involuntary Termination of Rights - and the court is of the opinion that the adoption...

§ 19-8-11. Petitioning Superior Court to Terminate Rights of One Parent or Guardian of Child; Service of Process - (A) Personal service is perfected; (B) Of delivery shown on...

§ 19-8-12. Notice to Biological Father; Procedure When Identity or Location of Father Not Known; Effect of Order Terminating Biological Father’s Rights; Legitimation of Child by Father; Rights of Mother - History. Code 1981, § 19-8-12 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 19-8-13. Petition; Filing and Contents; Financial Disclosures; Attorney’s Affidavit; Redaction of Certain Information Unnecessary - History. Code 1981, § 19-8-13 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 19-8-14. Timing of Adoption Hearing; Record Retention; Clerk’s Duties - History. Code 1981, § 19-8-14 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 19-8-15. Objections to Petition for Adoption - History. Code 1981, § 19-8-15 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 19-8-16. Investigation by Court-Appointed Agent; Criminal History Records Check for Adoption Petitioners - History. Code 1981, § 19-8-16 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 19-8-17. Report and Findings of Investigating Agent; Dismissal of Petition; Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem - History. Code 1981, § 19-8-17 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 19-8-18. Hearing; District Attorney to Be Directed to Review Inducement Violations; Decree of Adoption; Factors Considered in Determining Best Interests of Child; Disposition of Child on Denial of Petition - History. Code 1981, § 19-8-18 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 19-8-19. Effect of Decree of Adoption - History. Code 1981, § 19-8-19 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 19-8-20. Forwarding of Decree, Report, and Subsequent Orders to Department; Issuance of Adoption Certificate; Use as Evidence - Click to view “This is to certify that (names of...

§ 19-8-21. Adoption of Adult Individuals; Applicability of Code Sections 19-8-19 and 19-8-20 - History. Code 1981, § 19-8-21 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 19-8-22. Recognition and Effect of Order by Court or Administrative Body Within or Outside United States - History. Code 1981, § 19-8-22 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 19-8-23. Where Records of Adoption Kept; Examination by Parties and Attorneys; Use of Information by Agency and Department - (b.1) The department may, in its sole discretion, make use...

§ 19-8-24. Advertising Restrictions and Requirements; “Inducements” Defined; Unlawful Inducements; Penalties; Exemption for Personal Communications; Civil Actions - whether the communication occurs before or after the birth of...

§ 19-8-25. Effect of Prior Consent or Surrender of Rights - History. Code 1981, § 19-8-25 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 19-8-26. Forms - Click to view Click to view Click to view Click...

§ 19-8-27. Postadoption Contact Agreements; Definitions; Procedure; Jurisdiction; Warnings; Enforcement, Termination, or Modification; Expenses of Litigation - History. Code 1981, § 19-8-27 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 19-8-28. Adoption of an Orphan - When a child is an orphan, the petitioner shall not...

Article 2 - Embryo Transfers

§ 19-8-40. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Code 1981,...

§ 19-8-41. Release of Responsibility by Legal Embryo Custodian; Procedures; Presumption of Parentage - History. Code 1981, § 19-8-41 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 19-8-42. Petition for Expedited Order of Adoption or Parentage; Notice; Waiver of Technical Requirements - History. Code 1981, § 19-8-42 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 19-8-43. Finality of Orders of Adoption or Parentage - Upon a filing of a petition for adoption or parentage...