Legal Question in Family Law in Tennessee

Step Parent Adoptions

I have researched the step parent adoption process and have become very knowledgeable about the ordeal. I am wanting to know if there is a attorney or paralegal that will just draw up the document preparations. We have been unable to locate my daughter's biological father for 3 years. I am aware that the filing fees and publications fees will still have to be paid, in addition to the retainer fees ($1,000-$5,000). If after we place the publications in the newspaper, he shows up, we would be willing to get an attorney for court purposes. Is this rationale logical? I am open to suggestions that won't be so costly.


Asked on 6/10/08, 2:04 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
KJW Firm PLC

Re: Step Parent Adoptions

You sound like you have a basic understanding of what is needed for a step-parent adoption. If you need to discuss some options, please give our office a call or send me an email. Thanks, Keith Woodruff

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Answered on 6/10/08, 9:31 pm


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