Rachelle Windrow Ayers, Attorney at law

06/04/2024

It was an honor to gift a sweet family with this cutting board that my Dad made today. That board represents the years that he spent honing his woodworking skills while working third shift, and selling swings, Christmas decorations and all the other things he made and sold to pay for my college and law school tuition.

Dad retired a few years ago and spends a lot of time in his shop making the most beautiful creations. I often tell him he should be charging 2-3X more than he does because those boards are perfection. You won’t find a blemish anywhere, and they’ll last forever. Every time I tell Dad that he isn’t charging enough, he always replies, “Hon, I don’t do this for the money. I do it because I love woodworking.” I understand exactly what he means regarding my practice. I really do have the best job.

I presented this cutting board to a family whose adoption I finalized this morning. They absolutely loved it! I hope whenever they use it, they are reminded of this special day and it brings them the same joy that they brought to me by blessing me with the opportunity to represent them.

I think it’s really neat that Dad opened “Gene’s Piddle & Whittle Shop” in 1990 (as shown in his insignia on the board), which is the same year I decided to be a family law attorney, and am very proud that two things Dad and I love so much crossed paths in the most endearing way today.

Curious about adoptions? Let’s talk!
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05/26/2024

My office will be closed tomorrow for Memorial Day. May you observe the holiday in a way that is meaningful to you.

04/16/2024

I love the different ways my adoption families celebrate their adoption day! Today’s family was brought to court in style in a limo, complete with the red carpet!

There are some big changes in termination of parental rights/adoption laws on July 1st. It is so important to hire an attorney who is up to speed on this.

Curious about adoption? I’d love to chat!
Rachelle Windrow Ayers, Attorney at law

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01/15/2024

All courts will be closed tomorrow due to the weather. Stay safe and dry!

Rutherford County Offices will be closed on Tuesday, January 16 due to extreme winter weather.

Please remember our 24 hour departments including the Public Safety team, Fire and Rescue, Emergency Management, Sheriff’s Office, Highway Department, Emergency Medical Service (Ambulance), Correctional Work Center, Juvenile Detention Center, PAWS, and other departments such as OIT and Facilities Management as they continue to work during this winter weather.

Everyone please stay safe.
Mayor Joe Carr

01/01/2024

12/23/2023

Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas! 🎄

11/23/2023

I hope you have a Happy Thanksgiving!

11/11/2023

Thank you to all of our veterans for your service and sacrifice.

08/11/2023

Today was a record-setting day in my 23 years of practicing family law. I had the honor of finalizing five adoptions for four families!

There was so much love in the courtroom this morning. Those kids were amazing, and I think the world of each family. They will forever know safety and security, unconditional love and support, which is what they’ve always deserved. All children do. I am so excited about these children’s new beginnings, for they will do great things in the world.

It is a tremendous responsibility to shepherd my clients through the adoption process and advocate on their behalf, and I absolutely love it. I am so grateful to them for choosing me as their guide.

Being an adoption attorney is my calling. It’s fun. It’s fascinating, and at times, difficult and exhausting, but it’s always worth it. Always.

If you have any questions about adoption, feel free to call me. 615-785-6912.

06/09/2023

Today was a career-defining, record setting day. I presented six cases to the Court to terminate the parental rights of some very, very bad people, and every single one was granted! It took several hours, but it was 💯 worth it!

Termination cases are intricate, complex matters that often have difficult, and at times, horrific allegations. It’s not for the faint of heart. Attention to detail is key to protect the case from being reversed on appeal, and I am proud to say that I have never had an adoption reversed during my twenty three years of practice.

I am so proud of the families I represented today for giving these sweet kids safe, stable, loving homes where they can continue to thrive and enjoy the lives they deserve.

Can’t wait to finalize their adoptions soon and change some last names!

05/23/2023

Adoptions are always my favorite type of cases. I loved seeing this stepfather get an upgrade to “father” and feeling all of the love and joy in that courtroom was so special.

So happy for this sweet family and thankful to them for blessing me with the chance to be of service during this incredible time in their lives.

I have the best job and the best clients. ❤️

04/07/2023

My office will be closed today in observance of Good Friday. I hope you have a blessed weekend.

12/24/2022

Merry Christmas from my family to yours!

12/09/2022

The weather may not have been ideal, but today was a great day for not one, but two adoptions!!!
I had the blessing to help upgrade an awesome aunt and uncle to “Mom” and “Dad” to two amazing girls who will get to live their best lives with an incredibly loving family.

What a fun way to end the work week!

11/24/2022

I wish you and your family a safe, happy Thanksgiving!

11/11/2022

I’m the proud wife of an Air Force veteran and granddaughter of Army and Navy veterans.

I’ll never know the extent of the risks they took and the sacrifices they made, but I honor them today and everyday.

Many thanks to all veterans for your service! 🇺🇸

07/04/2022

My office will be closed today in observance of the holiday.

I hope you have a safe and happy July 4th! 🇺🇸

01/06/2022

Due to weather, all Rutherford County offices (including our courts) are closed today and will be tomorrow.

My office is open, so if you have any questions, feel free to call me.

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01/01/2022

Wishing you a safe and happy new year!

12/10/2021

I had a wonderful opportunity to finalize an adoption for two older children in another county today. It was the sweetest family who intend to adopt even more kids soon. 🙂

The daughter who was adopted this morning told me as we were walking out of the Courthouse, “Do you know how many years I’ve been in foster care?”
When I told her no, she said, “Four years.” I said, “Well, that stops today. You’re officially a (family’s last name), and nothing will ever change that.”
She has the biggest smile!

Adoptions are as much of a blessing to the families I represent as they are to me.

I’m so grateful to be able to do this for a living every single day. ❤️

11/11/2021

My great-grandfather (Army), maternal grandfather (Navy), paternal grandfather (Army), great uncles (Army) and my husband (Air Force) all served our country in the military. Words can’t express how grateful I am for their contributions to our country and how they’ve shaped me as a person.

“Thank you” will never be enough to show my appreciation for your service and the sacrifices you’ve made, but know that I celebrate you today and every day.

11/06/2021

So honored to be featured as a legal leader in this month’s issue of VIP Murfreesboro.

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11/02/2021

November is National Adoption Month, but in my practice, every day is National Adoption Day!

Curious about adoption? Let’s talk!

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10/27/2021

10/13/2021

Adoptions are the best way to start the work week!

For the past eleven weeks, I have either filed and/or finalized an adoption every week. Each one is different. Each one is special.

I had the privilege of helping a man change from “stepfather” to “father” on Monday. It was a role and responsibility that this man had wanted for years, and I was honored to be a part of his transition.

Termination of parental rights and adoption matters are intricate, and I take pride in the opportunities to guide and educate my clients through the process.

If you have any questions about termination of parental rights or adoption, I would love to talk to you. 615-785-6912