Adoption

Adopting the children of a family member involves several steps and requirements. This process ensures the children's best interests and gives them a chance to move to a safe, loving home. Country singer Luke Bryan and his wife, Caroline, exemplify this commitment....

As a foster parent, you might wonder how you go about adopting a child you are fostering. Adoption makes your foster child a legal member of your family and removes them from the foster care system. In Tennessee, the process of adopting a foster child involves several...

The adoption of a child is more than just an emotional decision. Amid the excitement, it is important to consider the financial aspects that come with adding a new member to your family. Whether you are just starting to contemplate adoption or have already taken the...

Adopting a child is a significant and rewarding journey. The Tennessee Department of Children's Services reported in the 2021 to 2022 fiscal year, almost 15,000 children were in the foster system, and of those, 775 had the goal of finding adoptive homes. Anyone...

In the United States, around half of all marriages result in separation or divorce. As a result, blended families with stepparents and stepchildren are quite common. Stepparent adoption is one topic that someone might want to know more about after marrying their...

When you and your spouse are both active members of the military, there are unique challenges you must overcome. Starting a family is one thing that might be particularly difficult during this busy time in your life, but adoption is a wonderful way to go about it. You...

Today, 5% of children live with their grandparents in Tennessee. In many of these situations, the grandparents have temporary or permanent custody of these children. However, there are cases where the children cannot or should not live with their parents, so some...

Stepparent adoption may occur for both practical and emotional reasons. The stepparent might want to adopt their stepchild to give them a sense of security and to solidify their relationship. On the other hand, it may be practical concerns, like military income or...

As a parent in a blended family, you love your stepchildren as much as your biological kids. You give all your children the love, support and discipline they need to grow up as well-adjusted, happy and healthy as they can be. Whether you are your stepchildren's legal...

International adoption is sometimes the right choice for a family. However, there are many obstacles that may get in the way and impact the process. Unlike a domestic adoption, the child or children who will be adopted are not in the same country. As a result, they...