For many Tennessee parents of young children, going through a divorce can be particularly difficult, especially if the parents are unfamiliar with the legal terminology that may be used during child custody determinations. There is a difference between physical...
A father's role has evolved significantly over the past several decades. In Tennessee and elsewhere, it is not uncommon to see dads staying at home or even acting as a single parent. According to a Pew Research poll, fathers are nearly just as likely as mothers to say...
Tennessee couples who are considering adoption might wonder what it may cost. This depends upon what kind of adoption it is and may range from very little to as much as $50,000 or more. There are four main ways that people may adopt. In a private agency adoption,...
Gay adoptive parents may still face discrimination when they try to adopt a child. In Tennessee, a gay pediatrician struggled to adopt a child 17 years ago before finally finding an agency that helped him do so. However, although there are more opportunities for gay...
In Tennessee, a child may be placed for adoption by the biological parents or by a guardian or guardian ad litem. Some state agencies can do so as well. Private adoptions are allowed in Tennessee. This includes what is known is "direct placement"". This means the...
If your spouse wants to get a divorce and you want to work through property division issues, it's very important that you work out the value of your home. A home is often one of the largest assets a couple owns together, and generally it is THE largest asset. Getting...
Regardless of how a Tennessee resident chooses to pursue an adoption, it must be approved by an adoption court. The process begins by filing a petition with the court after which a hearing is scheduled. Prior to the hearing taking place, all interested parties will be...
For Tennessee parents considering adoption or giving up a child through adoption, it is important to note that there are several different options available. Each type of adoption grants both the adoptive and birth parents certain rights. Agency adoptions, for...
People in Tennessee may be interested in adoption for a number of reasons. While most adoptions today that are not international tend to be open, in the past, adoptions were usually closed. Open or closed adoption refers to how much information is exchanged between...
The executive director of the Tennessee Equality Project has expressed his support for a lawsuit that challenges a bill signed by the state's republican governor. Four lesbian couples filed the lawsuit against Gov. Bill Haslam, the state health commissioner and the...