Adoption

Helping to create a parent-child relationship through the legal process

Adoption creates the legal relationship of parent and child between persons who are not biologically connected. Adoption laws vary from state to state, and thus adoption law in Tennessee differs from that in Kentucky. The attorneys at The Kennedy Law Firm, PLLC are well versed in adoption law in both states.

We handle a variety of adoptions, including:

  • Infant and newborn adoptions
  • International adoptions
  • Stepchild adoptions
  • Relative adoptions
  • Foster child adoptions
  • Special needs adoptions
  • Adult adoptions
  • Agency adoptions
  • Private adoptions

In all types of adoptions, the legal relationship of the adopted child is completely severed with his or her biological parents and family. For all legal purposes, adopted children are the children of their adoptive parents.

Focus on the joy—and leave the legal frustration to us

The adoption process can take a long time, especially if a biological parent contests the adoption. If both biological parents do not voluntarily give up their parental rights, we can pursue a court action to involuntarily terminate parental rights. In an agency adoption case, we can represent you throughout the application process to establish your eligibility as adoptive parents.

We also represent birth mothers in adoption cases to ensure all expenses are fully paid for and protect the well-being of the child.

We're committed to helping people

As a client, you’ll receive our full commitment. With offices in Clarksville, Tennessee’s fifth largest and youngest city, The Kennedy Law Firm serves clients throughout Tennessee and Kentucky, including the counties of Montgomery, Davidson, Stewart, Cheatham, Houston, Dickson, Humphreys and Henry in Tennessee, as well as Todd and Christian counties in Kentucky. Call us today at 1.931.266.4107 or contact us online. We look forward to speaking to you about your situation.