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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Categories: Adoption Law Legal


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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Categories: Adoption Legal


23

Jan

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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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Categories: Adoption Legal Subsidies


26

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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Category: Legal


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 on Capitol Hill to weigh in on a proposed federal bill that could reshape private adoption practices nationwide. The proposed legislation, known as the Adopt...

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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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Categories: Adoption Adoption Law


26

Jan

Contested Newborn Adoptions in Florida: Protecting Families and the Right to Choose Adoption

Contested Newborn Adoptions in Florida: Protecting Families and the Right to Choose Adoption By: Erica T. Healey, Esq. , Board-Certified Adoption Attorney Most newborn adoptions in Florida proceed smoothly. A birth mother chooses adoption, the adoptive parents are matched, and the...

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Categories: Adoption Adoption Law


26

Jan

Choosing an Adoptive Family in FL | Tate Healey Webster

Choosing a Loving Adoptive Family in Florida When You’re Facing an Unplanned Pregnancy If you’re pregnant and exploring your options, you’re not alone. Many women in Florida facing an unplanned pregnancy find themselves feeling scared and overwhelmed, wondering what the next step...

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Category: Adoption