Prospective parents in Tennessee and around the country who hope to adopt a baby from a foreign country will be pleased to hear that the House of Representatives voted unanimously on May 20 to pass the Intercountry Adoption Information Act of 2019. The bill amends the...
Month: May 2019
How health issues may affect the ability to adopt a child
Individuals looking to adopt in Tennessee may wonder if underlying health issues like diabetes could prevent them from successfully completing an adoption. There are no standard "rules" that automatically prevent someone with a health issue from adopting. Each...
Adopting a child as a single person
Single men and women are allowed to adopt children in Tennessee and other states. However, it may not be possible for single individuals to adopt children from other countries. Furthermore, not all agencies will allow domestic adoptions by those who are not married....
Tennessee senator withdraws bill meant to limit LGBTQ adoption
The sponsor of a Senate bill that would have let faith-based adoption agencies deny adoption applications from LGBTQ people has asked that it be removed from the legislative agenda. This action delays consideration of the bill until at least next year. No explanation...
Mediation can help resolve your divorce quickly
When you're going through divorce, you need to do what you can to protect your best interests. However, as most people know, negotiating is still important for most couples. It's typically in your interest to reduce the length of time of the divorce and to avoid...
How to adopt as a single parent
In recent years, there has been a rise of single women who have chosen to become mothers after achieving educational and career success. One reason why they choose to become mothers is that they want to experience the joy of raising a child. In some cases, those...