Birthmother Matters Adoption in Season 2 Episode #177:  What is a TPR w/ Attorney Lisa Simpson Attorney Lisa Simpson Joins our podcast for this episode, explaining TPR is the abbreviation of “termination of parental rights.”  This is one of the steps in the adoption process and This termination occurs when a parent has chosen to place their baby for adoption.  Learn more about this adpoption process from a very seasoned adoption attorney!  Listen.  Learn.  Love.