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Grandchild Adoptions in Tennessee Can I Adopt My Grandchild? Raising your grandchild and love him/her like your own? Thinking about making the relationship permanent? Consider grandchild adoption in Tennessee. A serious decision for sure. Naturally several questions arise. Grandparent Adoption Where to Start? First and foremost if you are married discuss this issue with your spouse. When you want to adopt a child your spouse must adopt as well. This is a legal requirement as well as common sense. If you are not married you can adopt as a single parent. The decision to adopt any child requires family unity. Secondly, seek the advice ofRead More →

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Step Child Adoptions in Tennessee Can I Adopt My Step Child? Raising your step child and love him/her like your own? Thinking about making the relationship permanent? Consider step child adoption in Tennessee. A serious decision for sure. Naturally several questions arise. Step Parent Adoption Where to Start? First and foremost discuss this issue with your spouse. When you want to adopt your step child your spouse must consent. This is a legal requirement as well as common sense. The decision to adopt any child requires family unity. Secondly, seek the advice of an adoption attorney. If possible, do this before discussing with the child.Read More →

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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 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 →