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During the hearing the judge addressed Joanna Jackson and Shamryn Jackson directly, confirming they understood the legal responsibilities of adoption and saying he would approve the adoption. He told them the adopted child \"will become the same as if he was born to you biologically\" and explained the adoptive parents' obligations for care and support until the child turns 18. The judge also warned that, once the adoption is granted, the court cannot simply reverse that status, saying, \"Once I've done this and I've granted your adoption and made it permanent... when he turns 16, he's, out too late 1 night. You can't bring him back to me and tell me that you've made a terrible mistake.\"

The judge added a personal remark on the work of the court, stating that adoptions were among the most gratifying parts of his job and expressing approval for parents who provide homes for children in need. He concluded by signing the final decree and telling the parties, \"You are now the parents of this young man.\" The court also conducted customary on-the-record questioning confirming the adopters' understanding of parental duties and family circumstances; the record shows the adopters indicated they have five other children.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","6-23-24 Dickson Chancery","oneSentenceSummary","Judge David D. Wolfe granted a final adoption for the Jackson family, signed the decree in court and explained the legal responsibilities and effects of the adoption to the parents present.","taxTitle","Judge David D. Wolfe State of Tennessee, Judicial, Tennessee","taxId",66321,"location","Tennessee","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6190358,"Chancery judge approves sale of Mary Lee Bruce Harden estate, defers attorney-fee award",308,191000,499000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5050593-8f060093f96313fc229b8223606ad232&start=191&end=499","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5050593-8f060093f96313fc229b8223606ad232/thumbnail_191000.jpg","/articles/6190358/Tennessee/Chancery-judge-approves-sale-of-Mary-Lee-Bruce-Harden-estate-defers-attorney-fee-award","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6190358-5edf09fcb725ed64530aa9b4b9fb8da3/orig.mp4?Expires=1775013758&Signature=SaciyoWMxuaQ1Www-Ls1ck8cfOaqwV7A6wM1Rd~qoA9w3G50n7uJEA~HQqmVnv3cwmTlnpZFioWSztMRUu2l-a16Sr9UWV~rcohpy6gy32RKp-ZznOvrnYmuTI-8NJZbkFPTp5Dx2cvewU9D4p2-DMYhlgmnPRZJRYnIR~VQKPmZ5seemev54c85ncqp-NfOg6bBzeaptRFe6ValJ-GmH1ZqZbMHI4E2shlHIiZ5CaeJpLBtTSl~6s6f~GNVjmi7rxGYs5NzfEjm9NBtmlLExzlndFNDMwg~Tu-atHbu2~pwk4B2LB2u1Mz5ZQY3ueLWBt64eC~2kgex2h8LZZyruQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Judge David D. Wolfe approved the special commissioner's report confirming the sale of property from the estate of Mary Lee Bruce Harden and approved expenses listed in the report, while directing counsel to submit a separate request for attorney fees.

The sale price listed in the report was $236,000. During the hearing the judge said he had reviewed the report and that no objections had been filed; he then approved the reported expenses, stating, \"All the other expenses are reasonable, and I will approve all of those.\" The court did not set a specific dollar amount for attorney fees at the hearing.

Counsel for the estate asked the court to set a fee using \"the usual percentage that is traditional in these kinds of cases,\" and the judge instructed counsel to submit a motion or a time affidavit by email for review. The judge said he would review the submitted documentation and \"if it's appropriate, I'll approve it.\" Counsel indicated they would submit a decree confirming the sale and an affidavit about fees.

The judge noted the estate matter originated in Houston County and said that the closing is scheduled in Montgomery County on Wednesday at 10 a.m.; he directed counsel (identified in the hearing as Mr. Benson) to email the finalized decree to the court. The court record shows no filed objections to the special commissioner's report prior to the hearing.

The court's approval of the report confirms the sale and expenses as set out in the report; the final attorney-fee award will be determined after counsel files supporting documentation and the judge reviews it.","Judge David D. Wolfe approved the special commissioner's report confirming a $236,000 sale of property from the estate of Mary Lee Bruce Harden, approved sale expenses, and directed counsel to submit a separate petition for attorney fees for later approval.","actionData","errors"]

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Chancery judge finalizes adoption for Jackson family, signs decree

Chancery judge approves sale of Mary Lee Bruce Harden estate, defers attorney-fee award