However you decide to create or build your family through adoption, it’s imperative to have an attorney who not only offers a solid understanding of current laws, but also possesses a particular sensitivity and empathy during the process.

If you are considering adoption, call Harrington Law. We are your best advocate for the following types of adoptions and more.

Stepparent adoptions: Stepparent adoptions are common when a custodial parent remarries and the new spouse wants to adopt the children from the previous marriage. Perhaps the other parent is deceased or is absent from the children’s lives, and the stepparent wants to take on all the legal rights and responsibilities of legal parenthood.

Grandparent adoptions: Under Tennessee law, grandparents may adopt a grandchild if the child’s parents agree or if parental rights have been terminated or need to be. Grandparents often pursue adoption in situations where the child’s parent is in trouble with the law or is financially unable to provide for the child, or is not adequately providing the child with sufficient care.

Independent private adoptions: A private adoption is when a parent voluntarily agrees to give up parental rights to a person or a couple who wish to adopt a child. Our law office is available to provide legal advice and guidance to either the birth parent(s) or the adopting parents.