Tennessee Adoption Attorney

Clear, Compassionate Guidance from Start to Finish

Helping families complete stepparent, relative, and private adoptions with a straightforward, supportive legal process so you can focus on your family, not the paperwork.

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  • Based in Knoxville, serving East Tennessee

  • Direct Communication with your attorney

  • Virtual consultations available

Did you know that on any given day, over 391,000 children are living in the U.S. foster care system? A little less than a third of those kids are eligible for adoption, and those kids usually wait about three years before they are adopted by a family! In fact, in the United States, about 1 in 25 families with children have adopted.

In Tennessee, around 1,600 kids are adopted per year from foster care, and more are adopted privately.

Trusted by Tennessee Families

“David made our daughter’s adoption experience wonderful. He was quick to answer all our questions and made the process feel special.”

“Very responsive and easy to work with. The whole process was quick and straightforward.”

“Professional, kind, and down to earth. We always felt informed and supported.”

Why choose Otten Law?

  • You work directly with your attorney, not passed off to staff or left waiting for answers.

  • No confusing legal jargon. You’ll understand what’s happening at every step.

  • Questions answered. Updates provided. Your case keeps moving forward.

  • Meet by phone, Zoom, or in person. Whatever works best for you.

Adoption Services

Every family’s situation is unique. We guide you through the legal process with clarity and care.

Stepparent Adoption

A smooth process to legally recognize the parent-child relationship already in place.

Adult Adoption

A straightforward legal process to formalize important family relationships.

Relative Adoption

Helping grandparents and other family members secure legal parental rights.

Private Adoption

Guidance through independent adoptions with careful attention to legal requirements.

Private Adoption

Guidance through independent adoptions with careful attention to legal requirements.

Foster Adoption

Support through finalizing adoption after foster placement.

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What the adoption process looks like:

  • Step 1 - Consultation

    Choose a time that works for you. We’ll discuss your situation and goals.

  • Step 2 - Build a Plan

    You’ll get a clear explanation of your options and next steps.

  • Step 3 - We Handle the Legal Work

    Documents, filings, and court requirements are handled for you.

  • Step 4 - Finalization

    Your adoption is complete! Your family is officially recognized.

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Meet Your Attorney

I founded Otten Law to provide clear, responsive, and practical legal guidance, especially in adoption cases, where the process should feel like a celebration, not a burden.

I understand that legal matters can be stressful, and my goal is to make sure you feel informed, supported, and confident every step of the way. You’ll work directly with me throughout your case, and I’ll make sure you always know what’s happening and what comes next.

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Additional Services

While adoption is our primary focus, we also assist clients with:

Estate Planning

Wills, trusts, and planning for your family’s future.

Probate

Guidance through the estate administration process.

Family Law

Select representation in custody and related matters.

Real Estate and Title

Property transactions and legal support.

Ready to move forward with your adoption?

Let’s talk through your situation and create a clear plan for your next steps.

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Call (865) 564-6321