Adoption

Atlanta, Georgia, Adoption Attorney

Bringing a child into your life can be one of life's most joyful experiences, but adoption law is complex. Talking to an experienced lawyer is often the best approach if you are considering adoption. At The Law Offices of James S. Lewis, P.C., located in Atlanta, lawyer Jim Lewis has a firm understanding of Georgia adoption law. He gives skilled and knowledgeable guidance, helping clients through several different types of adoption:

• Stepparent adoptions: These adoptions frequently occur when a child's biological parent isn't present in their life while a stepparent is willing to provide loving care.
• Grandparent and relative adoptions: When circumstances call for it, relatives including grandparents, great-grandparents, brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, great aunts, and great uncles often adopt the children in their lives who need care.
• Godparent and caregiver adoptions: Adoptions by these third parties can often be done fairly easily with the help of an experienced lawyer.
• Surrogate adoptions: When the biological parents are not married and choose to use a surrogate mother, they must use adoption and/or legitimation to create a legal relationship between the parents and the child.

Contact The Law Offices of James S. Lewis, P.C., at (770) 451-8786.

Jim Lewis has practiced law for thirteen years, helping families solve the problems in their lives. He is always willing to talk with families about their options under Georgia adoption law. His office, located in the Fairlie-Poplar district of downtown Atlanta, a few minutes walk from the Fulton County Superior Court, is a comfortable place to answer your questions. Jim Lewis also handles cases in juvenile court. Adoption cases in juvenile court can sometimes involve the Georgia Department of Human Resources (DHR), and Jim Lewis is knowledgeable and adept in handling cases involving State agencies.