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Adult Adoption In Tennessee

By: Todd A. Couvillon
On: November 29, 2019
In: Adoption, Coronavirus Pandemic Lawyer in Chattanooga, Domestic Relations, Family Law Attorneys, Featured Articles
Tagged: adult adoption, Step child, Step Parent

What is Adult Adoption?

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Often times people don’t grow up in a ”traditional” family. Step families, grandparents, aunts or uncles raised someone else’s child. But, the relationship of parent-child exists. A strong bond between you and this other person, grew over time. Adult adoption is the formalizing of that relationship. Thus making the existing relationship legal and permanent.

The Process of Adult Adoption

The process of adult adoption with the help of an experienced attorney is fairly simple. The person to be adopted and the adoptive parent must sign a petition for adoption. Also, in step-parent adult adoption the non adopting natural parent signs the petition to give consent. In other words, in a step dad adoption the natural mom, wife of step dad, gives consent to the adoption. Of course, variations exist, so discuss this with an adoption attorney. After you and file the Petition to Adopt with the circuit or chancery court, you wait 10 days. Then, a final hearing is scheduled. At the final hearing the adoptee, adopting parent, and consenting parent, if any, testify briefly as to the desire to have the adoption approved.

Adult Adoption During Pandemic

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Even during the coronavirus pandemic, adult adoption is possible. At Purple Law Firm we go the extra mile for you. Schedule an initial video appointment with our adoption attorney, we will review your needs and desires. If you wish to go forever we will prepare the paperwork, send to you for review and signatures and file with the court. We then will expedite the hearing process so that your adult adoption doesn’t have to wait.

Adult Adoption Attorneys

At Purple Law Firm, our legal team enjoys assisting people with adult adoption. Our Chattanaooga adult adoption attorneys and legal staff work with you and your family to make this a special moment in your lives. We have the experience, both professional and personal, to take care of your needs.


Adult Adoption as a Gift

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