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Adoption documents help facilitate the legal process of adopting a child. Our attorney-drafted templates are fast and easy to complete.

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Adoption Agreement between Adult Adoptee and Adoptive Parent with Parties to Jointly Petition Court

Establish a formal adoption relationship between an adult adoptee and their adoptive parent, ensuring legal rights and responsibilities are clearly defined.

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What is Adoption?

Adoption is the legal process that allows individuals to become the legal parents of a child. These documents are essential for formalizing the adoption process. Explore state-specific templates for Tennessee.

Common Tennessee Adoption documents

  • Petition for Adoption — initiates the legal adoption process.
  • Consent to Adoption — grants permission for the adoption by biological parents.
  • Adoption Agreement — outlines the terms between the adopting parents and biological parents.
  • Adoption Decree — finalizes the adoption and grants legal parental rights.
  • Relinquishment of Parental Rights — allows biological parents to give up their rights.

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Similar documents: key differences

  • Petition for Adoption vs. Application for Adoption — both initiate the adoption process, often used interchangeably.
  • Adoption Order vs. Adoption Decree — an order is issued during the process, while a decree finalizes the adoption.
  • Consent to Adoption vs. Relinquishment of Parental Rights — consent is voluntary and specific to adoption; relinquishment terminates parental rights.
  • Step-Parent Adoption vs. Adult Adoption — step-parent adoption is specific to a spouse adopting their partner's child, while adult adoption applies to individuals over 18.

  • Adoption establishes a legal parent-child relationship.

  • Consent from biological parents is usually required for adoption.

  • Adoption can be domestic or international.

  • Each state has specific adoption laws and procedures.

  • Home studies may be required before finalizing an adoption.

  • Adoptive parents may be subject to background checks.

  • Adoption records are typically sealed to protect privacy.

How to get started

Begin your adoption journey with these simple steps.

  • Find a template or package that fits your situation.
  • Review the description, preview, and signing requirements.
  • Get full access with a subscription.
  • Complete it in the online editor.
  • Export or send: download, email, USPS mail, notarize online, or send for e-signature (Premium).

Practical tip

Consider starting your adoption process with a home study to clarify requirements.

FAQs

The first step is typically filing a petition for adoption.

Usually, consent is required from the biological parents, unless rights are terminated.

The timeline varies, but it can take several months to finalize an adoption.

Yes, but it may involve additional legal requirements and processes.

Adoption records are typically sealed to protect the privacy of all parties involved.

Glossary

  • Adoption - Legal process of becoming a child's parent.
  • Consent - Permission granted by biological parents for adoption.
  • Decree - Official order that finalizes an adoption.
  • Petition - Formal request to initiate the adoption process.
  • Relinquishment - Voluntary surrender of parental rights.
  • Home Study - Assessment of potential adoptive parents' suitability.
  • Background Check - Review of an individual's criminal history.
  • Sealed Records - Adoption records kept confidential and inaccessible to the public.
  • Finalization - Legal confirmation of an adoption.

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