22
Jan
Adoption Tax Credit 2025: Now Partially Refundable for Adoptive Families
For hopeful adoptive parents, every form of support matters—and the federal Adoption Tax Credit has long offered meaningful financial relief. Now, an important update is on the horizon: starting with tax returns filed in 2025, a portion of the credit becomes refundable. This cha...
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22
Jan
Eleven Years a Rising Star: Celebrating Erica T. Healey’s Enduring Excellence in Florida Adoption Law
We’re thrilled to share that Attorney Erica T. Healey has been honored as a 2025 Florida Rising Star by Super Lawyers. This marks an incredible eleventh consecutive year she has received this distinction—a remarkable achievement earned by only 2. 5% of attorneys in the state. What...
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22
Jan
Jeanne T. Tate Recognized as 2025 Florida Super Lawyer, Among Top 100 Attorneys Statewide
At Tate Healey Webster, we’re thrilled to announce that Jeanne T. Tate, our esteemed board-certified adoption attorney, has once again been named to Florida Super Lawyers for 2025. This recurring honor continues to highlight Jeanne’s exceptional legal prowess and unwavering dedic...
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22
Jan
Finalizing a Stepparent or Relative Adoption Before the School Year
Finalizing a Stepparent or Relative Adoption Before the School Year By Board-Certified Attorney Erica T. Healey, Esq. Every summer, a familiar trend emerges for families contacting our law firm: a surge in inquiries about finalizing a stepparent or relative adoption before the ne...
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22
Jan
Barbara T. Ginn Nominated to AAAA Board of Trustees
Tate Healey Webster is proud to announce that Barbara T. Ginn, a seasoned adoption and ART attorney licensed in both Florida and Ohio, has been nominated for the Board of Trustees of the Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys (AAAA). AAAA is the leading credentia...
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22
Jan
Choosing Adoption Through Intervention: A Birth Parent’s Rights in Florida
When a child enters the foster care system, birth parents often feel like they have lost control. But in Florida, birth parents still have the right to make one of the most meaningful choices available—pursuing a permanent plan for their child through adoption. This legal path is...
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22
Jan
Jeanne T. Tate Receives Prestigious Fellow of Distinction Award from the Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys
Jeanne T. Tate, Esq. with Tate Healey Webster, has been awarded the Fellow of Distinction Award by the Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys (AAAA). This prestigious honor, considered the Academy’s highest distinction, is awarded to a Fellow who exemplifies exc...
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22
Jan
Statewide Protocols, Stronger Outcomes: Erica T. Healey’s Role in Improving Chapter 39 Adoption Finalizations
At Tate Healey Webster, we've always believed that the legal system can—and should—work better for children. That’s why we’re proud to share the recent work of our own board-certified adoption attorney Erica T. Healey, who played a lead role in a maj...
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21
Jan
Securing Your Child’s Future: The Importance of U.S. Adoption Recognition
By: Barbara T. Ginn, Esq. , an attorney licensed in Florida and Ohio As a parent who has adopted a child from another country, you've undoubtedly experienced a rollercoaster of emotions and a myriad of legal processes. It is crucial to ensure your child’s legal status...
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21
Jan
What to Do After Your Adoption Is Finalized
Finalization Day – Happy Adoption Day – Congratulations You Are A Parent Day! Adoption finalization is a deeply emotional and long-awaited moment for many families. It is the legal confirmation that your child is, officially and forever, part of your family, as if born to you. Bu...
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22
Jan
Adoption Disruptions and Second Adoptions
As difficult as it is to think about, sometimes adoption simply does not work out as intended. What happens if an adoptive family determines their family is not able to adequately care for a child placed in their home? Or, what happens when a child’s adoptive parent(s) pass away ...
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22
Jan
Building a Secure Future for Your Family: How Confirmatory Adoptions Protect Your Family in Florida
The general consensus of the LGBTQ+ legal authorities is that same-sex couples affirm their rights through a confirmatory adoption of their own child(ren), even if it seems counterintuitive. Here’s why: Marital Presumption and the Importance of Legal Protection In a perfect world...
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