On behalf of The Bodie Law Office | May 2, 2019 | Adoption
If you are a Tennessee resident interesting in adopting a child, one of the first things you may want to do is ensure you meet all the state’s requirements for adoptive parents. While some states only allow married couples to adopt children, Tennessee has no...
On behalf of The Bodie Law Office | Jan 18, 2018 | Adoption
In times of family needs, it is common for grandparents to take the wheel. This is often the case for many Tennessee parents who find they cannot provide the best care for a child. One factor of grandparent adoption that has come into nationwide focus is that of the...
On behalf of The Bodie Law Office | Dec 29, 2017 | Adoption
You may have seen a TV program or movie with a heartbreaking scene of a child being wrenched from the bosom of an adoptive family. The reason? The birth mother, father or both changed their mind. That is Hollywood fiction. In Tennessee, the reality is much different....
On behalf of The Bodie Law Office | Dec 15, 2017 | Adoption
Welcoming a new member into the family is, needless to say, an exciting time. Yet depending on the age of the adopted child, adjusting to new surroundings, family members and lifestyles can bring about much confusion. Most parents are aware of this fact and welcome it...
On behalf of The Bodie Law Office | Dec 3, 2017 | Adoption
If you have ever known someone who has acted as a foster parent for a child in Tennessee, you know the truly special gift that they give to the child. At the same time, foster parents often indicate that they receive much from their foster children as well. Many...
On behalf of The Bodie Law Office | Nov 8, 2017 | Adoption
If you live in Tennessee and are considering adopting a child currently under the guardianship of the state, you may understandably have questions about the process involved in doing so. At the Law Office of Meghan A. Bodie, we have a comprehensive understanding of...
