Tennessee

Consent Birthmother	72 hours after birth
Consent Birthfather	74 hours after birth
Consent Execution	Sign surrender before judge
Consent Revoke Time	10 days
Termination Court Hearing	Yes
Termination State Agency	No
Termination Birthfather Registry	Yes
Finalization None Resident Finalize	Yes?
Birthmother Expenses Allowed	Yes
Birthmother Expenses Allowed Max	Reasonable and allowable
Birthmother Expenses Allowed Post Pardum	45 days after surrender
Birthmother Expenses Allowed Payable by State Agency	No
Birthmother Expenses Medical Allowed	Yes
Requirements Same Sex	Yes
Requirements Single Parent	Yes

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