Governor Lee Signs Forever Homes Act
April 28, 2023
Cole, Guindi & Pienkowski
Governor Lee Signs Forever Homes Act
Governor Bill Lee has signed the "Forever Homes Act" into law in Tennessee. The new law aims to streamline the adoption process and improve support for families who adopt children from the foster care system. You can learn more @...
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Benefits of Hiring an Adoption Lawyer
December 29, 2022
Cole, Guindi & Pienkowski
Benefits of Hiring an Adoption Lawyer
A variety of steps must be completed before you can become a legal parent. The decision to adopt a child is one of the most important ones you will ever make. With a reputable adoption lawyer on your side, the...
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Do You Have to Terminate Parental Rights Before an Adoption in Tennessee?
December 19, 2022
Cole, Guindi & Pienkowski
Do You Have to Terminate Parental Rights Before an Adoption in Tennessee?
The first step in any adoption proceeding is terminating the parental rights of the biological parents. You must terminate both biological parents' rights unless you are pursuing a stepparent adoption. The petitioner must prove at least one of the legal...
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Adoption When Neither Parent is Fit
March 1, 2022
Cole, Guindi & Pienkowski
Adoption When Neither Parent is Fit
The loss of parental rights is most parent’s nightmares, but in cases where parents are abusive, neglectful or absent, it can be the opportunity for the child to have a greatly improved life. Foster parents or family members that have...
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