Locking In Monthly Adoption Subsidies

Affordability equals sustainability and children are not cheap. To receive monthly financial adoption assistance in Georgia, the Adoption Assistance Agreement must be negotiated and signed before the court signs the adoption order, preferably before the family even files for adoption. Once the adoption order is signed, that’s it.

Take my client, Abigail*. She hired me to conduct the adoption hearing for her grandchildren after being told she shouldn’t do it pro se. While reviewing the proposed order and filed paperwork, I noticed no adoption subsidy was mentioned. I immediately called the DFCS attorney and requested a meeting. We secured a collective $1300** in monthly support until the children turn 18.

What comes naturally to me is spotting crucial procedural timing rules that save clients tens of thousands of dollars.

I’m perfect for kinship caregivers. You’ll see them posting “In Search Of” ads on Buy Nothing Facebook groups for shoes and sports equipment.

Ask them, "What’s your favorite weekend activity when you just want to relax?"

*names changes for confidentiality.
**results vary by circumstance