Tennessee Parties to Adoption Law
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Tennessee
Who May AdoptStatute:
§ 36-1-115
Any person over age 18
Spouses must petition jointly
Must be residents for at least 6 months
Foster parents are given first preference on adopting their foster child
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Who May Be Adopted
Statute:
§ 36-1-115
Any person
Who May Place a Child for Adoption
Statute:
§ 36-1-108
A parent
The department
A licensed child placing agency
A licensed clinical social worker
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