Studies show open adoptions are largely beneficial. Children are less inclined to blame themselves, or to idolize their birthparents and demonize their adoptive parents. There is also the advantage of knowing family and medical histories.
What are the legal options and obstacles for LGBTQ people who want to become parents?
When must a guardian ad litem be appointed in Tennessee, and what is the guardian’s role?
What changes to Tennessee family law occurred in the 2019 legislative session?
When is it in a child’s best interest to terminate parental rights in Tennessee?
Was the Tennessee Legislature as bad in 2018 as they’ve been in previous years? You be the judge.
What is a “willful” failure to visit that may result in the termination of parental rights in Tennessee?
When is the failure to visit one’s child not willful?
Facts: Father and Mother are the parents of four children. After being found to be dependent and neglected because of severe abuse to one child, all…
The legislature says a notice of appeal in a termination of parental rights case must be signed by the appellant. The Court of Appeals dismissed several such appeals solely because the notice of appeal was signed by the lawyer. Now the Tennessee Supreme Court weighs in.
The legislature says a notice of appeal in a termination of parental rights case must be signed by the appellant. The Court of Appeals dismissed several such appeals solely because the notice of appeal was signed by the lawyer. Now the Tennessee Supreme Court weighs in.
I found this interesting article from The Washington Post titled “Five Myths of Fatherhood.”
Can one parent terminate the other parent’s rights in Tennessee?
How will the Republican tax proposal impact alimony and adoptions in Tennessee?
How will the Republican tax proposal impact alimony and adoptions in Tennessee?