Full question:
Can a 25 year old adopt a child? Please tell me Georgia law on this.
- Category: Adoption
- Date:
- State: Georgia
Answer:
Yes, a 25 year old can adopt a child in Georgia. According to O.C.G.A. § 19-8-3, any adult may petition to adopt if they meet the following criteria:
- They are at least 25 years old or married and living with their spouse.
- They are at least ten years older than the child.
- They have been a resident of Georgia for at least six months before filing the petition.
- They are financially, physically, and mentally capable of providing permanent custody for the child.
Additionally, any adult, including a foster parent, who meets these requirements can apply to the department or a child-placing agency to be considered as an adoption applicant.
If the person seeking to adopt is married, the petition must be filed in both spouses' names, unless the child is the stepparent's stepchild, in which case the petition can be filed by the stepparent alone.
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