Governor Lee Signs Forever Homes Act
Governor Bill Lee has signed the “Forever Homes Act” into law in Tennessee. The new law aims to streamline the adoption process and improve support for families who adopt children from the foster care system. You can learn more @ NBC 10 News Some of the key provisions of the law include: Creating a centralized
Benefits of Hiring an Adoption Lawyer
A variety of steps must be completed before you can become a legal parent. The decision to adopt a child is one of the most important ones you will ever make. With a reputable adoption lawyer on your side, the process of adoption will be less daunting. There are a number of concerns you might
Do you have to terminate parental rights before an adoption in Tennessee
The first step in any adoption proceeding is terminating the parental rights of the biological parents. You must terminate both biological parents’ rights unless you are pursuing a stepparent adoption. The petitioner must prove at least one of the legal grounds to terminate a parent’s rights for a court to terminate the rights. In addition,