If you’re pursuing adoption, surrogacy or assisted reproduction in Georgia, you’ll need to navigate state-specific legal requirements, documentation and court procedures. Working with an experienced attorney helps ensure each step is handled correctly so you can move forward without unnecessary delays.
At Foster + Bloom, we serve as your guide through the family-building legal process. We manage the details, coordinate with the appropriate parties and make sure your plans align with Georgia law. You can trust us to keep your case moving forward.
Our Office in Georgia
10 Lumpkin St.
Lawrenceville, Georgia 30046
Laws vary by state, and even small differences in procedure or documentation can affect timelines. Working with an adoption and surrogacy attorney who understands Georgia law helps ensure your case is handled correctly from the start.
At Foster + Bloom, we support clients across Georgia and help manage each step of the process. We make sure everything is aligned so you don’t run into unnecessary complications.
Our National Headquarters:
10310 Couloak Dr
Suite 400
Charlotte, NC 28216
Meet Your Georgia Attorney
Sherriann Hicks,
Member
Why I Practice in Family Law: "I can make a meaningful difference in people’s lives during some of their most challenging and transformative moments. I am passionate about helping families navigate complex legal situations, whether it’s guiding them through adoption, surrogacy or fostering children. Family law gives me the opportunity to advocate for the best interests of children and families, ensuring their rights are protected and their futures are secure. By working in this field, I am able to provide compassionate support, clear guidance and a sense of stability for those who need it most."
Our Adoption Legal Services in Georgia
Foster + Bloom’s adoption attorneys guide clients through each step, from initial filings to finalization. We support a wide range of adoption paths in Georgia, including:
- Stepparent + Second Parent Adoption: We prepare and file the necessary petitions and supporting documents to establish legal parentage.
- Foster Care Adoption: We guide clients through state requirements, termination of parental rights and finalization hearings.
- Domestic Infant Adoption: We coordinate legal documentation, including adoption consents, and work alongside agencies to move your case toward finalization.
- International Adoption: We manage the U.S. legal steps required to recognize your adoption and complete the process in Georgia.
- Adult Adoption: We prepare and file the required legal documents to formalize an existing parent-child relationship under Georgia law.
- Relative Adoption: We guide families through the legal process of adopting siblings, cousins, nieces, nephews and other relatives.
- Agency Compliance: We support Georgia adoption agencies with licensing requirements and regulatory compliance.
Our Surrogacy and ART Legal Services in Georgia
Foster + Bloom’s dedicated surrogacy attorney team represents intended parents and surrogates in Georgia. We make sure each legal step is clearly defined and properly documented.
- Surrogacy: We draft and review agreements that outline rights, responsibilities, compensation and expectations for both intended parents and surrogates.
- International Surrogacy: We coordinate the legal steps required when your arrangement involves another country.
- Parentage Orders: We prepare and obtain pre- or post-birth parentage orders in accordance with Georgia law.
- ART and Gamete Donor Agreements: We draft agreements for egg, sperm and embryo donation that clearly define terms and protect the rights of all parties involved.
Why Georgia Families Partner With Foster + Bloom
When you choose an adoption or surrogacy attorney, you’re picking a legal partner you trust to guide you through a highly personal process. Families in Georgia work with Foster + Bloom because we offer:
- Extensive Experience in Family-Building Law: Our team has decades of experience in adoption, surrogacy and assisted reproduction law.
- Support for Modern Families: We work with LGBTQ+ families, single parents and other individuals pursuing alternative paths to parenthood.
- Nationwide Reach and Local Insight: Our team is licensed across multiple states, allowing us to coordinate cases that involve more than one jurisdiction.
Who We Can Help in Georgia
We work with individuals and families at different stages of their adoption and surrogacy journeys, providing legal support tailored to their specific path.
We regularly support:
- Hopeful adoptive parents pursuing domestic or international adoption
- Families navigating foster care adoption
- Stepparents and relatives seeking legal recognition
- Intended parents working with a surrogacy lawyer
- Surrogates seeking independent legal representation
- LGBTQ+ families establishing or protecting parental rights
- Agencies needing compliance and legal guidance
Hear From Our Clients
"There was absolutely no question in our minds who we wanted to help us complete this adoption."
"Definitely the best choice of adoption needs!"
"In our first meeting I knew that our growing family was in good hands."
Your Path Forward in Georgia Starts Here
Moving forward with adoption or surrogacy requires clear planning and reliable legal guidance. Understanding the steps involved — and having the right support in place — can make the process more manageable.
With Foster + Bloom, you’ll always know where your case stands and what the next step looks like. For more information about our services and how we can help you, schedule a consultation today.