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Public outcry is needed for Tennessee to fix the Department of Children’s Services

by Angi Cameron | Jan 9, 2023 | General, Adoption, Attorneys & Courts, Legislation, News Events

Public outcry is needed for Tennessee to fix the Department of Children’s Services – Opinion – By Dawn Coppock – Published by The Tennessean, The Knoxville News Sentinel & The Commercial Appeal – January 4, 2023.  Click the blue link...

Registration Open – Adoption Law School Summer Camp At the Beach – April 12-15, 2023

by Angi Cameron | Nov 15, 2022 | Uncategorized, Adoption, Attorneys & Courts, General, Legislation, News Events, Seminars

Adoption Law School Summer Camp At The Beach April 12-15, 2023 Registration is Open! Become a better adoption lawyer,Strengthen your relationships with colleagues,andSpend your afternoons on the beach. I’ve kept what you love, The beautiful Gulf Coast, Comprehensive,...

PASSED: Tennessee Legislative Update – Best Interest of the Child – HB200/SB205

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...

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