by Jennifer Hall | Oct 25, 2017 | Adoption
When there’s an adoption plan for an infant, usually the birth mother will sign a Power of Attorney allowing the prospective adoptive parent(s) to care for the child, access medical records, and make medical decisions. If the child is born premature, the birth mother...
by Jennifer Hall | Oct 12, 2017 | Adoption
No adoption is without risk. Every family considering adoption must consider the level of risk they are able to tolerate. If you are not factoring in the rights of the legal, biological, and/or putative father(s), you are not accurately assessing the risk involved....
by Jennifer Hall | Oct 4, 2017 | Adoption, adult adoption
Adult adoptions are the quintessential act of love and commitment. There is nothing necessary about them. Families (or families of choice) can demonstrate their feelings through their words and actions and account for their loved ones in their wills. Adult adoptions...
by Jennifer Hall | Sep 19, 2017 | Adoption
Adoption is an extremely sensitive matter for families. And when it comes to sensitive issues, it’s important to be aware of word choice and usage, especially around children. Unfortunately, many words that are commonly used to describe virtually every aspect of the...
by Jennifer Hall | Sep 14, 2017 | Adoption
Every family that considers adoption goes through a discernment process to explore their comfort with and capacity for caring for a child with special needs. Some families feel called to adopt a child with disabilities. If you adopt through an agency or foster care,...
by Jennifer Hall | Aug 28, 2017 | Adoption
The Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC) is a uniform law that has been enacted in every State in the United States. The purpose of the Compact is to keep up with vulnerable children that are traveling from one State to another for purposes of foster...
by Jennifer Hall | Jul 19, 2017 | Adoption
When children get new siblings, it can be simultaneously joyful, confusing, and even frightening for them—especially if they were used to being the sole focus of their parents’ attention. A child may react in a variety of different ways when a new child is added to...
by Jennifer Hall | Jun 27, 2017 | Adoption
Adopting a child is a life-changing decision for you, your loved ones, and the special person you bring into your family. Because adopted children are highly vulnerable and in need of stable and loving homes, the state of Tennessee requires that prospective adoptive...
by Jennifer Hall | Apr 7, 2017 | Adoption
Hundreds of children are adopted in Tennessee every year, and hundreds more are waiting to find safe, loving, and supportive homes. Making the decision to adopt a child is life-changing for everyone involved. Just as your life will never be the same, so too will the...
by Jennifer Hall | Feb 18, 2017 | Adoption
It’s important to meet with an attorney to help you develop a list of questions so you are able to choose an adoption agency that meets the needs of your family. Your lawyer can also review all agency contracts and documents. Reputable agencies are more than willing...
