Adoption in GA

MrsKolasa

Anyone willing to give me a quick rundown?

I know I've got an awesome link but I'm not on my computer so I can't access my favorites. Ugh. Just the basics.

TIA!

ByHisGrace7

I live in GA but our agency is in FL so I can tell you the little I know...

 I know the waiting period in GA is 10 days after the bm signs. That's really all I know...sorry I'm not much help at all!

amm78

What kind of information are you looking for? 

In Georgia, birthmoms can give consent 24 hours after birth (at least in agency adoptions) and there is a 10 day revocation period.  If the 10th day falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday, then it goes until the next business day.

 

 

hersheykiss

amm78:

What kind of information are you looking for? 

In Georgia, birthmoms can give consent 24 hours after birth (at least in agency adoptions) and there is a 10 day revocation period.  If the 10th day falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday, then it goes until the next business day.

As a BM, I can tell you that BM can sign consent to release parental custody at 24 hours AFTER being off all medication (including pain & epidural). Then they have 10 days to revoke that right just as amm states.

I used Bethany Christian Services for K's adoption. Let me know if you have any questions regarding a BM's experience.

jaartlvr

i'm very interested, too, in all that anyone has to share - i know some info might be better via pm...but tia for any info - we are in georgia and considering options.

LittleYellowBirds

I can tell you that Massachusetts and Georgia do not work well together, I had one fall through.

Alicia_22

I just wanted to add that they can sign 24 hours after a regular delivery or 48 hours after a C-section. After that, they have 10 days to change their mind.