Stepparent Adoption Story
The Adoption Law Center recently represented a wonderful family in a stepparent adoption. The stepfather wanted to adopt his 9-year-old stepson. The birth father originally consented
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Williamson County Stepparent Adoption
We had the pleasure of representing with a Williamson County family on a stepparent adoption and wanted to share their story with you. There are
What to Expect at the Hospital
When an expectant mother goes into labor, there is anticipation, excitement, and anxiety for the expectant mother and the prospective adoptive parents. Here are 3
Carried in Our Hearts: The Gift of Adoption Inspiring Stories of Families Created Across Continents. by: Dr. Jane Aronson
Carried in Our Hearts: The Gift of Adoption Inspiring Stories of Families Created Across Continents by: Dr. Jane Aronson Carried in Our Hearts is a collection
We: An Adoption and a Memoir by Ben Barnz
We is a story of Ben and Daniel Barnz’s legal battle over their adopted daughter. The birth mother, Emma, has decided to hide her pregnancy
A Tennessee Adoption Story: The Perfect Family by: Jenni Varhol
It was a little bit over a year ago that my life changed. Adoption was something I had dreamed about, but it was not something
A Tennessee Adoption Story: The Perfect Family by: Jenni Varhol
It was a little bit over a year ago that my life changed. Adoption was something I had dreamed about, but it was not something
Davidson County Relative Caregiver Program
At the Adoption Law Center, we are always excited to discover new resources to encourage and support families. Jenny Hall, Founder and Managing Attorney of
The Sibling Experience
In 2011 and into 2012, my family went through the process of adopting from Ethiopia. There was a lot of paperwork, a lot of fundraising,
For Attorneys Interested in Adoption Law
We are often contacted by attorneys and law students interested in pursuing adoption law. Here we offer some avenues and resources to start an adoption
Adoption Support
Adoption can be expensive. It is also the perfect opportunity to receive support, financial and otherwise, and to learn a valuable lesson about parenting: you
Special Needs Adoption
When my husband and I decided to pursue a domestic adoption, specifically children with disabilities, we quickly realized that many agencies didn’t work with this
Everything Fell Into Place – Naming Isaac James
In April 2015 our family found out that we got matched with a little boy. We had been waiting for this moment for quite a
Open Adoptions
Open adoptions consist of a spectrum of contact between the birth family and the adoptive family. Open adoptions are in contrast with closed adoptions, in
House Bill 1856
On July 1, 2018, the First in Adoption Act takes effect in Tennessee. The changes relate to the Tennessee Surrender Form and process, termination of
Adoption and Surrogacy Case Law: Pavan v. Smith
Changing and obtaining birth certificates is a large part of what we do at the Adoption Law Center of Middle Tennessee, PLLC. Every Petition For
Adoption Case Law: Waiver of Interest: (In re I.M.P.)
What Is A Waiver of Interest and Notice? A Waiver of Interest and Notice is a form taken directly from the Tennessee adoption statute. A
Adoption Case Law: In Re: Angela E.
Prior to an adoption, the parental rights of all parents and guardians must be terminated. In re The Adoption of Angela E. et al was a case decided
Adoption and Surrogacy Case Law: In Re Baby
In Re Baby was a surrogacy case decided by the Tennessee Supreme Court in 2013. The case reviews several important statutes relevant to adoption and
Securing Healthcare after Placement
One of the first issues that arises when the biological mother gives birth is covering her medical bills and that of the newborn child. If
What Is National Adoption Day?
Typically celebrated on the Saturday before the week of Thanksgiving, National Adoption Day is designed to raise awareness of the more than 110,000 children in
Nashville Stepparent Adoptions
Stepparent adoptions are a beautiful expression of love and commitment. They are the most common form of adoption. They are often motivated by the desire
Significant Milestones in the History of Adoption in the U.S.
Adoption has been a common practice among people in a wide variety of cultures throughout the world for thousands of years. But its history in
Surrender of Parental Rights… It’s a Process
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