Tennessee HB1180 allows simultaneous adoption of sibling groups sharing a biological parent in a single petition unless a court orders otherwise.
Tennessee HB1180 amends Tennessee Code to streamline the adoption process for sibling groups. It allows petitioners to include all siblings in one adoption petition if they share at least one biological parent, unless a court orders separate petitions in the children's best interest. The bill also mandates a single filing fee for such consolidated petitions. This act takes effect immediately upon becoming law.
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