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2020 Created Havoc The year 2020 certainly created a lot of havoc! Our lives may never be the same. Coronavirus caused shut downs, lock downs, unemployment, masks… Social distance became a new phenomenon. Protesters and rioters lined the streets, destruction around the world. Let’s not forget the political divide, rhetoric and more. Hope is Around the Corner As 2020 begins to round the corner to holiday season, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas are on the way. Our lives like a jigsaw puzzle have been jumbled and tossed about this year. But,  we always look forward to the future with hope. It’s our nature. What About the Future  So,Read More →

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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. B 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 adviceRead 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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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 →