by Angi Cameron | Feb 1, 2021 | Legislation, Adoption, Attorneys & Courts, General, News Events
In Tennessee, to terminate a parent’s rights the petitioner (Agency or prospective adoptive parents) must prove grounds “against” the parent AND also must prove that termination of parental rights is in the child’s best interest. In most cases, proof of grounds is...
by Dawn Coppock | May 1, 2019 | Attorneys & Courts
Effective March 22, 2019, post adoption contracts may be legally enforceable. Learn more: In the May Tennessee Bar Journal article by Mike Jennings.At the Win/Win or Warfare seminar in June. Visit www.goodlawtn.com to register.At www.dawncoppock.com....
by Dawn Coppock | Mar 28, 2019 | Attorneys & Courts
Post Adoption Contact Agreements (PACA) can be legally enforceable Effective March 22, 2019 PACA FACT SHEET Post-adoption contact may not be mandated in the final order of adoption. T.C.A. §36-1-121(f)Post adoption contact may be agreed upon by contract between birth...
by Dawn Coppock | Jan 8, 2019 | Attorneys & Courts
On December 12, 2018, the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services issued the following significant statement regarding ICPC: “After consideration of Article VIII and Regulation 10, the Tennessee ICPC office will no longer be processing ICPC packets for children in...
by Dawn Coppock | Nov 28, 2018 | Seminars, Attorneys & Courts
3 Adoption Shorts & Legislative Advocacy & EthicsWith Dawn Coppock REGISTER NOW KnoxvilleThursday, November 29, 20184 Market Square – 3rd Floor conference room above Café 4. NashvilleFriday, December 7, 2018Nelson Andrews Leadership Center / 3088 Smith Springs...
by Dawn Coppock | Oct 30, 2018 | Attorneys & Courts
3 Adoption Shorts Legislative Advocacy & Ethics With Dawn Coppock REGISTER NOW Knoxville Thursday, November 29, 2018 4 Market Square – 3rd Floor conference room above Café 4. Nashville Friday, December 7, 2018 Nelson Andrews Leadership Center / 3088...
