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Georgia Adoption Laws
More Information on Adoption Laws
| Code Section | 19-8-1 to 26; No |
| Who May Be Adopted | Any child 10 years younger than petitioner; any adult who gives written consent. |
| Age that Child's Consent Needed | 14 years and older |
| Who May Adopt | Any adult at least 25 years of age or married and living with spouse and bona fide resident for 6 mos. prior to filing petition; must be ten years older than adoptive child. |
| Home Residency Required Prior to Finalization of Adoption? | No |
| State Agency/Court | Dept. of Human Resources/Superior Court in county |
| Statute of Limitations to Challenge | Not specified |
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