Hildebrand Law Office PC

Adopting a child or going through the legal process of surrogacy can seem daunting when you have to do it on your own, but Hildebrand Law Office in La Fayette, GA, is here to guide you through the process from start to finish. Offering personable service and affordable rates, our adoption lawyer provides you with the necessary services. Ask our Law Office about any of the following: 1. DFCS Adoptions 2. Relative Adoptions 3. Stepparent Adoptions 4. Domestication of Foreign Adoptions 5. Third-Party Adoptions 6. Adult Adoptions

Surrogacy is a legal process in which a woman agrees to become pregnant by means of assisted reproductive technology to give birth to the child of another person or couple who is the intended parent. An adoption lawyer will guide the process, ensuring all legal documentation is for surrogate mothers and parents. All costs include all fees and court costs, with the exception of publication when needed.

Hiring an attorney, even during an uncontested divorce, is key to protecting your rights every step of the way. We’re dedicated to handling the matter in a respectful, resourceful way that achieves the results you want. From the initial meeting to review information in preparation for legal filing to the final court procedures, we’re here for you every step.

We have experience navigating complex family issues to resolve custody matters successfully. Even during an uncontested divorce, it’s important to ensure you're protecting your child's best interests. After identifying the reasons for changing custody and the custodian's information, we’ll move forward with the process.

Legitimation is the process of granting legal rights to a non-legal father and getting him visitation rights. Non-legal fathers seek legitimation to ensure visitation and legal rights. We’ll draft the legal petition, file it with the Clerk of Court, and accompany you on court day if the mother has signed the petition.

Whether you’re an adult wishing to petition the court for a name change or a parent seeking to get proper authority to change a child’s name in the absence of a birth parent, we can help you take the necessary steps to achieve your goals. After the initial meeting and the judge enters the order for the name change, a new birth certificate will be prepared.

When it comes to your health, you want to ensure you’re making the best decisions for your care. However, what happens if you are unable to direct your care? With an advanced care directive, you can legally designate a person, known as an agent, who will have the power to make decisions on your behalf concerning your treatment and care. The directive may also specify the types of treatment, giving the agent guidance on the care you want to be employed or excluded.

Juvenile court is a separate legal system developed specifically for juvenile cases, with its judges, prosecutors, and support staff. Successfully navigating the juvenile court system requires knowledge and experience developed through years of work. Hildebrand Law Office has the insight and skills to aid juveniles and their families in reaching a successful solution for a number of legal challenges.

What happens when a person can no longer handle personal affairs? A financial power of attorney allows you to designate the person who will make decisions regarding managing your assets and liabilities or transact your business on your behalf in such situations.

Deciding on how to best appropriate your assets with a will and testament now will save your family stress later. An attorney will prepare a legal document that distributes your estate as intended—and we offer more advanced estate planning information as needed. After drafting the legal document to your satisfaction, you’ll sign the will, witnessed by two witnesses and a notary.

There are several types of deeds used to convey titles. Our office can help determine what type of deed is needed, whether it’s a general warranty deed, lifetime transfer deed, life estate deed, transfer on death deed, fiduciary deed, or quitclaim deed. From the initial meeting to the signing of it, we’re here to guide you through every step of the process.