Jul 08 What Adoption Really Means?

At Held Law Firm it has been our privilege to meet dozens of people who come to us with hopes of adopting a child. Whether they ...

Jul 06 What Adoption Means

At Held Law Firm, we represent lots of people who want to adopt a child. Whether you are adopting a stepchild who you’ve been ...

Oct 28 What Foster and Adoptive Parents Should Know About Caring for Children Who Have Witnessed Domestic Violence

A HURT YOU CANNOT SEE: In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Held Law Firm is highlighting the many issues that domestic ...

Aug 21 Terminating Parental Rights in Tennessee

The first stage in any adoption proceeding is terminating parental rights of the biological parents. Unless you are pursuing a ...

Jul 24 Harmony Family Center on the Journey of Adoption

Guest blog by Harmony Family Center. When you hear the word “ adoption ,” what comes to mind? You might be surprised that adoption ...

May 05 Abandonment and Terminating Parental Rights

Before a child can be adopted, the biological parent(s) must have their rights terminated . The most common (and easiest) way to ...