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What to expect During the Adoption process Adopting a child is an exciting event.  The  excitement is also mixed with fear and other emotions. The adoption process involves complex legal issues. Also it involves a lot of uncertainty. Don’t worry though, when you choose Purple Law Firm in Chattanooga you get a legal team.  Your legal team keeps the case on track. First, the termination of the rights of the natural parents. Then the actual adoption. Both steps are necessary and can be daunting. From the beginning to the end, our team of legal professionals walk you through the legal  adoption process. In addition, theRead More →

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Tennessee Family Law is About More than Divorce [KGVID]https://purplelawfirm.com/law-and-you-chattanooga/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2018/05/IMG_4542.mp4[/KGVID] The legal practice of Tennessee family law is more than dissolving marriages. It is about, child custody battles between divorcing parents. Child custody issues between unmarried parents, as well as grandparents, and other relatives. Family Law is about children needing moms and dads. Its also about protecting children from abuse and neglect. Its also about adoption. Ultimately, Tennessee family law is about building and rebuilding families. Purple Law Firm’s Family Law Attorneys make moments matter.Read More →

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Tennessee Adoption Law Changes Starting July, 2018, Tennessee Adoption Law changed in significant ways.  Some of these changes favor adopting parents, while others favor the natural parents. Consult with a family law adoption attorney about how these changes may affect you. Certainly the most significant change in Tennessee adoption Law is the definition of abandonment. Most private party adoptions focus on the legal ground of abandonment of the child by one or both natural parents. While current law requires the adopting parents to prove that the failure to visit or the failure to support is “willful”. This must be shown by clear and convincing evidenceRead More →

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Divorce is serious, but is it time? People have many, many reasons to end the marriage. Some of those reasons are Drug abuse Alcohol Spousal abuse Child abuse Cheating Financial hardship Constant fighting As a result, the question of divorce is ever present. Likewise, the question of what are your legal rights. Also, what happens to the children, the property?  Is it time to file for divorce?  Get the answers by speaking to a family law attorney.Read More →

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Celebrate Adoption – Tennessee November is celebrate adoption month.  But, everyday we  know the joy of adopting children.  This blog is typically written in third person and not personal. But, this time I want to be personal as I celebrate adoption this month and every day. I am an adopted child and an adoptive father. So,  adoption is very personal to me. Adoption – A Personal and Professional Journey As I said,  I am an adopted child.  I was born to an unwed mother in 1969.  In that day single parenting wasn’t very popular.  Born and placed in an orphanage.  Then adopted early by non-relatives.Read More →