26
Jan
Hope in Crisis: The Legal Clarity of Florida’s Safe Haven Surrender
The Florida Safe Haven Law provides a crucial, life-saving option: it allows a parent to anonymously and legally surrender an unharmed newborn infant, up to 30 days old, to a staff member at a designated safe place like a hospital, fire station, or emergency medical services stat...
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21
Jan
Formalizing the Bond: Can You Adopt an Adult in Florida?
When we talk about building families through adoption, most people instantly picture babies or young children. That is certainly a huge part of what we do, but here at Tate Healey Webster, we know that family often means much more than a birth certificate or an age. Did you know ...
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26
Jan
Jeanne T. Tate Receives Gift of Adoption’s 2025 Amplify Award for National Advocacy and Leadership
We are proud to share that Jeanne T. Tate, Board-Certified Adoption Attorney and attorney at Tate Healey Webster, has been named the recipient of the 2025 Amplify Award by Gift of Adoption (GOA). This national honor recognizes individuals who use their voice, partnerships, and in...
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26
Jan
Our Firm Presents at the 2025 AAAA Midyear Conference in Savannah
Our Florida-based firm was honored to participate in the 2025 American Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys (AAAA) Midyear Conference in Savannah, Georgia, which is a premier national gathering of professionals advancing adoption and assisted reproductive techn...
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26
Jan
BIG NEWS FOR JACKSONVILLE!
Tate Healey Webster is thrilled to announce that Molly McCarthy has joined our firm and will be leading our Jacksonville office as we continue to expand across Florida! Molly is a Jacksonville native whose path has been centered on protecting children and strengthening families...
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Jan
2026 Federal Adoption Tax Credit Increases: What Florida Adoptive Families Should Know
The IRS has released Revenue Procedure 2025-32, announcing updates to federal tax brackets, deductions, and credits for 2026, including an important adjustment for adoptive families. For adoptions finalized in 2026, the maximum Federal Adoption Tax Credit will increase to $17,670...
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Jan
Tate Healey Webster Recognized for Trusted Leadership and Community Impact in Adoption Law
At Tate Healey Webster, our commitment to children and families extends beyond the courtroom. We are proud to share that Jeanne T. Tate, Board Certified Adoption Attorney, was recently recognized by the Hillsborough County Bar Association Foundation for her ongoing dedication to ...
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23
Jan
Can an Unmarried Father Stop My Adoption Plan in Florida?
Navigating an unplanned pregnancy while single can feel overwhelming. If you’re considering adoption, it’s natural to have questions and concerns, especially about the baby’s father. You might be wondering, “What if he tries to interfere? ” or “Can he legally stop me from choosing...
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26
Jan
Jeanne T. Tate Tapped to Advise on Federal Adoption Reform Legislation
Jeanne T. Tate, a nationally recognized pioneer in adoption law, was recently approached by a senior legislative assistant from Capitol Hill to weigh in on a proposed federal bill that could reshape private adoption practices across the country. The proposed legislation, known as...
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26
Jan
Helping Guardians Become Forever Families: New Grants Support the Transition from Guardianship to Adoption
At Tate Healey Webster, we see firsthand how love and stability transform the lives of children being raised by relatives, fictive kin, and permanent guardians. Many of these children are thriving in safe, supportive homes, but guardianship is often just one step on the path to p...
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26
Jan
Terminating Parental Rights After Sexual Assault in Florida | Adoption Help
Can I Terminate a Biological Father’s Parental Rights if My Child Was Conceived Through Sexual Assault or Egregious Conduct? When you’re facing an unplanned pregnancy, your heart and mind are filled with difficult decisions. For many birth mothers who are considering placing thei...
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26
Jan
When Adoption Needs Focused Expertise, Our Dedicated Teams Deliver
At Tate Healey Webster, adoption isn’t one of many practice areas—it’s everything we do. Being Florida’s largest law firm devoted exclusively to adoption and assisted reproductive law, we bring modern families real, deeply rooted expertise with every case we handle. Why Specializ...
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