Is it possible for me (biological paternal grandmother ) to adopt my grandson, and replace my son's role as the father? In TN?

I do a lot of adoption work in Tennessee. I need to know if you are married. If you are, your husband must join in any adoption proceeding with...

What do I do with the house deed since my brother will probably live there for the rest of his life & it is still in mom's name?

You said, "My disabled brother was given to right to live in the house for the rest of his life." How was that done? By your parents' Wills, or by...

I gave my girls up for adoption n to find out they were sexually abused n took out of the home .do I have a chance on getting

If you surrendered your children so that they could be adopted, you are a legal stranger to them. It sounds as though you have a contested custody...

Adoption Questions?

You appear to have a good case for the termination of the mother's parental rights and the adoption of the child. In the alternative, you could go...

Because you are attempting to adopt a second cousin and are therefore not closely related, you will have to obtain a home study before proceeding...

I have sole legal custody of my daughter. Can her stepfather adopt her without her father's consent?

The short answer is "no." The father's parental rights must be terminated with or without his consent before the stepfather can adopt your...

As usual with legal questions, "It depends." The answer depends upon whether the IRS was given proper notice of the foreclosure sale, the legal...

Does an individual have any rights to continue to live at a residence if the owner dies and has a will?

Once the owner dies, the property will become the property of the nine children named in the Will. The person who is living in the residence with...

Is an elderly wife responsible for the medical bills after her husband's death in the state of Tennessee? She's sole survivor.

In general, spouses in Tennessee are liable for each other's "necessaries," which includes debts for necessary medical services. Determining what...

Mr. Long's and Mr. Brophy's answers above are correct. I would add one point: If you are going to do something, do it FAST! Once your brother...