Atlanta’s Premier Advocacy for Adoption
Over 50 Years of Combined Experience Helping Families, Couples and Individuals in The Atlanta Metropolitan Area
With A Proven-Track Record of Success
Compassionate Legal Guidance Led by Principal Attorney Samantha A. Holloway, Esq.
Atlanta Divorce and Custody Law Firm stands as Georgia's Premier Women-Owned and Black-Owned Law Firm, showcasing a remarkable dedication to families in Atlanta, Georgia, and beyond.
Founded with a commitment to providing unparalleled legal support and expertise, the firm's Principal Attorney and Founder, Samantha A. Holloway, Esq., boasts over 17 years of experience in helping families and individuals navigate the complexities of family matters in the Metro Atlanta area.
Navigating Adoption with Empathy and Excellence
Every adoption tells a different story — a step-parent formalizing a bond that's already there, a grandparent stepping in to raise a grandchild, two parents confirming their legal rights after donor conception, or a family moving forward when the other parent simply can't be found. Whatever brought you here, adoption is how Georgia law makes that relationship permanent and secure.
At Atlanta Divorce and Custody Law Firm, we guide families through every stage of the adoption process — from the first conversation about whether adoption is the right step, through consent or termination proceedings, to the final hearing that makes it official.
A Special Emphasis on Children's Well-Being
Step-Parent Adoption
Formalizing the legal relationship between a step-parent and a child they're already raising, giving the step-parent full parental rights and the child full inheritance rights. [Link to Step-Parent Adoption page]
Same-Sex Adoption
Second-parent, confirmatory, and joint adoption options that give same-sex families the same nationwide legal protection married and unmarried opposite-sex parents rely on.
Kinship Adoption
Helping grandparents, aunts, uncles, and other relatives move from an informal or guardianship arrangement to permanent, legally secure parentage.
Sperm Donor & Assisted Reproduction Adoption
Donor agreements and confirmatory adoptions for families formed through known or anonymous donor conception, protecting parentage before and after birth.
Adoption When a Parent Can't Be Located
Guiding families through the diligent search, service by publication, and termination of parental rights process when the other legal parent is absent or unreachable.
A Commitment to Diversity, Inclusivity, and Empowerment
As a Women-Owned and Black-Owned law firm, Atlanta Divorce and Custody Law Firm remains deeply committed to promoting diversity and inclusivity within the legal profession. We firmly believe that diverse perspectives enhance our ability to serve the unique needs of Atlanta's diverse communities more effectively.
Our Core Principles Include:
- Compassionate Support: We create a supportive environment for open communication, recognizing the emotional toll divorce takes on individuals.
- Strategic Versatility: While we emphasize amicable resolutions through mediation and collaboration, we possess the courtroom tenacity to assertively litigate when necessary.
- Client Empowerment: We believe in empowering our clients with knowledge. By providing comprehensive explanations of the legal process, we ensure you make informed decisions that align with your goals.
Not Sure where to Begin?
Schedule Your Free 15-Minute
Intake Call
Speak with our intake team to share the details of your situation. If it's a good fit, we'll get you scheduled for a paid consultation with Attorney Samantha Holloway.
Your Trusted Legal Ally in Metro Atlanta
With over 17 years of experience in Georgia law, we bring the same personal attention to adoption cases that we bring to every family we represent. As a solo-led firm, you work directly with our principal attorney — not passed between different attorneys — through every step of making your family legally whole.
