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Straightforward legal help
for life's most important
family moments.

Life's most important family moments — welcoming a new child through adoption, navigating a divorce, or settling a custody arrangement — deserve straightforward legal help and genuine compassion. We offer clear guidance with flat-rate pricing on our most common family law matters.

Why families choose us

Flat-rate pricing for Uncontested Matters

Know your cost upfront — no hourly billing surprises on straightforward uncontested matters.

All-inclusive service

We handle all paperwork, filings, and court coordination — you just show up.

Personal attention

You work directly with an attorney from your first call to your final court date.

Flat-rate pricing
Transparent fees for our
most common uncontested matters.

We believe legal fees shouldn't be a mystery. For step-parent adoptions and uncontested divorces, we offer straightforward flat-rate packages — everything included, no surprises.

Most popular

Uncontested Step-Parent Adoption

Flat rate — contact us for pricing based on your county
Includes all court filings, fees, and one court appearance
What's included
  • Petition for adoption drafting & filing
  • Consent forms for biological parent
  • Home study coordination (if required)
  • Court appearance & final hearing
  • Certified copy of adoption decree

Uncontested Divorce with or without Minor Children

Flat rate — contact us for pricing based on your county
Both parties must be in agreement on all terms
What's included
  • Petition for divorce drafting & filing
  • Settlement agreement drafting
  • Parenting plan (if children involved)
  • Child support worksheet & calculations
  • A referral for a QDRO for retirement accounts (if needed)
  • Final decree of divorce
Court filing fees are not included in flat-rate pricing and vary by county. We will advise you of all anticipated costs before any work begins. Matters that become contested after engagement will require a revised fee agreement.
Uncontested divorce
Does your divorce
qualify for flat-rate pricing?

Flat-rate pricing applies when both spouses have already agreed — or can agree — on all key issues. Here's a quick guide.

Qualifies
  • Both parties agree on all terms
  • No contested asset division
  • Child custody agreed upon
  • No ongoing spousal support dispute
  • Both parties willing to sign
May not qualify
  • Significant disagreement on assets
  • Disputed custody arrangements
  • Contested alimony claims
  • Business ownership disputes
  • One party unwilling to cooperate
Step-parent adoption
Is step-parent adoption
right for your family?

Step-parent adoption permanently establishes a legal parent-child relationship. Most cases are straightforward — especially when the biological parent consents.

01

Biological parent consents

The simplest path. Both biological parents (or one, if parental rights have been terminated) sign consent forms and the process moves quickly.

02

Biological parent is absent or unreachable

Georgia allows adoption to proceed without consent in certain circumstances, such as abandonment. We'll assess whether this applies to your situation.

03

Child is older than 14

In Georgia, children 14 and older must consent to their own adoption. We make sure the process is handled with care and sensitivity.

Common questions
Answers to what
families ask most.
How long does an uncontested divorce take in Georgia? +
Georgia requires a 30-day waiting period after the defendant is served before a divorce can be finalized. For uncontested divorces where both parties are cooperative and all paperwork is in order, most cases are resolved within 60–90 days from filing. We work efficiently to move your case forward as quickly as the court allows.
Does my spouse need their own attorney for an uncontested divorce? +
We represent one party in the divorce — typically the petitioner. Your spouse is welcome to consult their own attorney before signing, but is not required to have separate legal representation for an uncontested matter. We will advise both parties clearly about what they are agreeing to.
What rights does a step-parent have before adopting? +
Without a formal adoption, a step-parent has no legal parental rights — even after years of raising a child. They cannot make medical decisions, claim the child on taxes as a dependent (in certain situations), or automatically inherit from the child. Adoption changes all of that, creating a permanent legal relationship identical to a biological parent's.
What happens to the biological parent's rights after a step-parent adoption? +
When a step-parent adoption is finalized, the non-custodial biological parent's parental rights are permanently terminated. This means they no longer have any legal obligations — including child support — or rights, including visitation. This is an irreversible legal change and we make sure all parties fully understand the implications before proceeding.
What if my divorce becomes contested after we start? +
If disagreements arise after we've begun working on your uncontested matter, we will pause and discuss your options. Contested divorces require a different scope of work and cannot proceed under the flat-rate agreement. We will always be upfront with you about any change in fees before continuing.
Do you handle other family law matters beyond these two? +
Yes. While step-parent adoption and uncontested divorce are our flat-rate offerings, we also assist with child custody modifications, legitimation, name changes, prenuptial agreements, and other family law matters on an hourly or case-specific basis. Book a consultation and we'll discuss what's right for your situation.

Ready to take the next step?

Book your consultation — we'll walk you through the process and give you a clear picture of costs.