21
Jan
JEANNE T TATE HONORED AS TOP FLORIDA ATTORNEY
Our firm is proud to announce that Jeanne T. Tate has been selected by Super Lawyers as one of the top 50 women attorneys in the state of Florida and one of the top 100 lawyers in our state. No more than 5% of the lawyers in Florida are selected by Super Lawyers, and less than 1%...
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21
Jan
When will an adoptee in Florida have access to an original birth certificate?
By: Erica T. Healey, Esq. , Florida Board-Certified Adoption Attorney In Florida, adoption records—including original birth certificates—are sealed following an adoption. While the Florida Legislature has previously considered open access to original birth certificates for adoptee...
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21
Jan
Tampa Bay Times Story Regarding Collapse & Bankruptcy of IAC
http://www. tampabay. com/news/adoption-agency-collapse-leaves-trail-of-anguish-raises-questions-about/2312734...
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21
Jan
Independent Adoption Center Closing & Bankruptcy
Almost a thousand prospective adoptive parents received an e¬mailed notice advising that Independent Adoption Center (IAC) was declaring chapter 7 bankruptcy and closing permanently, effective immediately. IAC is licensed in eight states, including Florida, with an office in Tamp...
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21
Jan
Independent Adoption Center (IAC) Closing Immediately
The IAC’s Executive Director and Board President released the following statement today: It is with deep sadness that we write to inform you that the Independent Adoption Center (IAC) is declaring Chapter 7 bankruptcy and will be closing permanently effective immediately. This wa...
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21
Jan
Florida Begins Issuing Married Same-Sex Couples Birth Certificates Which List Both Parents
The Florida Bureau of Vital Statistics recently reversed its refusal to list the names of both parents in same-sex marriages on birth certificates of children born to the marriage. Last year the Florida Department of Vital Statistics was sued by same-sex married couples who claim...
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22
Jan
Conservatives Push to Revive Obamacare Adoption Tax Break
By Alan K. Ota, CQ Roll Call Rep. Diane Black has taken the lead strengthening GOP support for a bipartisan plan to revive refundable tax credits for adoption-related expenses that were part of the 2010 health care law but expired. While the GOP looks to uproot pillars of the hea...
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21
Jan
Making Forever Families Through Adult Adoption
John Romano’s Tampa Bay Times June 7, 2015 Column: Adoption was in the cards for Foster teen beautifully illustrates the adoption journey of precious Mariah Boyd, and how Mariah and her soon-to-be adoptive mom, Amy Foster, came into one another’s orbit. Exquisite outcome and a te...
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21
Jan
Scholarships For Children in Foster Care or in Out-of-Home Care
Step Up For Students has scholarships for children in foster care or in out-of-home care. You can call 877-735-7837 or click here https://www. stepupforstudents. org/income-based-scholarship/for-parents-guardians/children-in-foster-care-or-out-of-home-care for full details, but her...
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21
Jan
Certificate of Citizenship Fee Waivers
Families that cannot afford the fees for Certificate of Citizenships can apply for a Fee Waiver. For more information, go to www. uscus. gov/feewaiver...
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21
Jan
Certificate of Citizenship
Clients have asked if they need a Certificate of Citizenship if they already have a U. S. passport and social security number for their foreign born child. Our recommendation is YES! If child does not apply for his Certificate of Citizenship, his file with USCIS is left open. The ...
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