Business Details
15 Years
experience
Family Law Services in Atlanta, GA
The Law Office of Ashley McCartney provides compassionate and experienced legal representation for individuals navigating complex family law matters. With a focus on divorce, adoption, military divorce, and LGBTQ+ legal issues, our firm prioritizes client needs through personalized strategies and nuanced legal advocacy. Our attorney combines over 15 years of courtroom experience with a deep understanding of Georgia family law to deliver tailored solutions that protect clients' rights and futures. We serve clients across Atlanta and metro areas, emphasizing clear communication and proactive guidance to help families transition through challenging legal processes with confidence. 
Services
Divorce Representation
Adoption Services
Military Divorce
LGBTQ+ Legal
Estate Planning
Criminal Defense
Property Tax Appeals
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years of specialized family law experience in Georgia courts
- Our attorney has served as a Superior Court staff attorney gaining judicial insights
- We provide tailored solutions for complex cases including military and LGBTQ+ divorces
- Our practice combines courtroom strength with compassionate client counseling
- We maintain transparent communication throughout all legal proceedings
Services
Divorce Representation
Our firm provides comprehensive divorce legal services including asset division, child custody, and spousal support negotiations. We handle contested and uncontested divorces with strategic courtroom representation and mediation services. Clients receive personalized guidance through Georgia's complex family law procedures while protecting their parental rights and financial interests.
Adoption Services
We specialize in stepparent, relative, and third-party adoptions with thorough legal guidance through Georgia's adoption requirements. Our services include home study preparation, court document filing, and finalization hearings. We support LGBTQ+ families and complex adoption scenarios while maintaining strict compliance with state regulations for secure family transitions.
Military Divorce
Our military divorce practice addresses unique challenges including deployment schedules, retirement benefits division, and interstate custody arrangements. We navigate federal military regulations alongside Georgia family law to protect service members' rights while creating sustainable parenting plans that accommodate active duty requirements.
LGBTQ+ Legal Services
We provide specialized legal counsel for LGBTQ+ families covering marriage dissolution, adoption rights, and estate planning. Our services include prenuptial agreements, partnership arrangements, and child custody advocacy that address Georgia's evolving legal landscape for same-sex couples and their family-building needs.
Estate Planning
Our estate planning services create comprehensive legal frameworks including wills, trusts, and advance directives. We help clients protect assets, establish guardianship for minors, and ensure healthcare directives while considering family law implications for long-term security and legacy preservation.
People
Ashley L. McCartney
Attorney & Founder
With 15+ years of Georgia family law experience, Ashley McCartney founded her practice in 2011 after serving as a Superior Court staff attorney. She specializes in complex divorce cases, military family law, and LGBTQ+ legal matters, combining courtroom expertise with compassionate client advocacy across Atlanta.
Questions
What family law services do you specialize in?
We focus on divorce, adoption, military divorce, LGBTQ+ legal matters, estate planning, and criminal defense cases throughout Georgia.
How does military divorce differ from civilian divorce?
Military divorce requires special handling of retirement benefits, deployment schedules, and interstate custody arrangements under federal and Georgia law.
Do you handle LGBTQ+ family law cases?
Yes, we specialize in same-sex divorce, adoption rights, and estate planning for LGBTQ+ families across metro Atlanta.
What payment options are available?
We accept credit card payments for all legal services including consultations, mediation, and court representation.
How long does the adoption process take?
Adoption timelines vary by case complexity but we work to expedite proceedings through efficient document preparation and court coordination.
