My husband and I want him to adopt my son. His real father is fine with it so there is no conflict. I have called 10 different lawyers, gotten ahold of 5 of them, and the least expensive one for a straight adoption was $800. Are there any places that I could find legal service that goes based on income, or for less than $800? (I was thinking it would be about $400, so the price blew me away.) I live near Chattanooga, TN. Thanks in advance.
2006-08-30 14:24:59 · 5 answers · asked by bobbysgirl703 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Try Legal Aid of East Tennessee http://www.tba.org/LawBytes/T1_1002.html#Anchor-Knoxville-3196 They have a Chattanooga office.
2006-08-30 14:47:03 · answer #1 · answered by Karen R 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would see if your city/town has a legal clinic. Suprisingly enough, most cities do and people don't know about them. Their lawyers usually do work on a reduced fee basis or sometimes even free. Call your city hall to see if this program is available in your area.
2006-08-30 14:33:31 · answer #2 · answered by findjoanne 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the difference between you doing it and not doing it is $400, cut some expenses for the short term and just do it. Good luck.
2006-08-30 14:36:36 · answer #3 · answered by Karen? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check your local library. if you can find, fill out, and file all of the paperwork yourself, you won't have to fork out so much money to a lawyer.
2006-09-05 04:26:07 · answer #4 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
try your local family and children services, they always need homes for kids.
2006-08-30 16:24:05 · answer #5 · answered by sindi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋