Questions about private adoption

[BriannaKristy]

My husband and I are doing a private adoption with someone we know. We live in Florida and the mother lives in Georgia. She is 5 months pregnant, we have decided to do the adoption for sure. I'm looking for all the advice I can possibly receive. Main question is what all has to be done legally, we both don't want a lawyer, we would much rather spend thousands of dollars on our baby girl. We are both comfortable and trust one another, if it was someone we didn't know I would absolutely pay for a lawyer. So we are wanting information on exactly what needs to be done without using a lawyer. Where do you start? What all has to be done legal wise? Any information you could provide would be very appreciated. Thanks so much!

 

[Zigner]

My husband and I are doing a private adoption with someone we know. We live in Florida and the mother lives in Georgia. She is 5 months pregnant, we have decided to do the adoption for sure. I'm looking for all the advice I can possibly receive. Main question is what all has to be done legally, we both don't want a lawyer, we would much rather spend thousands of dollars on our baby girl. We are both comfortable and trust one another, if it was someone we didn't know I would absolutely pay for a lawyer. So we are wanting information on exactly what needs to be done without using a lawyer. Where do you start? What all has to be done legal wise? Any information you could provide would be very appreciated. Thanks so much!

An adoption is only very rarely a "do-it-yourself" type of thing. For starters, do/will you have the father's permission?

 

[PayrollHRGuy]

You really, really need a lawyer. You mention several times that you are adopting the child from someone you know. Last time I checked two people are still required to make a baby.

 

[Just Blue]

My husband and I are doing a private adoption with someone we know. We live in Florida and the mother lives in Georgia. She is 5 months pregnant, we have decided to do the adoption for sure. I'm looking for all the advice I can possibly receive. Main question is what all has to be done legally, we both don't want a lawyer, we would much rather spend thousands of dollars on our baby girl. We are both comfortable and trust one another, if it was someone we didn't know I would absolutely pay for a lawyer. So we are wanting information on exactly what needs to be done without using a lawyer. Where do you start? What all has to be done legal wise? Any information you could provide would be very appreciated. Thanks so much!

What you are failing to understand is spending several k on the attorney is for the "baby girl".

 

[stealth2]

You would be foolish to not use a lawyer. This is not like repairing a toilet.