21
Jan
A Change in International Adoption:
Insights & Guidance At Tate Healey Webster, we are not just witnesses to the evolution of international adoption—we’re dedicated participants in the journey that brings families together. With international adoptions becoming more infrequent, the importance of each family’s s...
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21
Jan
Social Security Benefits for Children in Foster Care
Many children in foster care qualify for social security benefits; however, what happens to the benefits received by the Title IV-E agency (foster care agency) as payee can vary state-to-state. Over the past couple of years, there have been numerous articles about states that col...
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21
Jan
Birth Parents: Become Informed Before Making an Adoption Plan
Making an adoption plan is a brave and courageous decision. If you are exploring adoption as an option or have made a decision to place your child for adoption you should make sure to become informed about your rights. An adoption attorney can provide you not only an overview of ...
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21
Jan
Intestate Compact Involving the Placement of Children Across State Lines
Except in close relative placements, if you are adopting a child from another state, you must receive approval from the Interstate Compact Office in your state of residence and the child’s state of residence (or place of birth) before traveling home with the child. Failure to do ...
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21
Jan
Adoption Subsidies for “Special Needs” and “Difficult to Place” Children in PRIVATE Adoptive Placements
Adoption is beautiful and emotional and, in some cases, arises from heart-breaking situations. We are often contacted when a custodial birth mother passes away, the father is not involved/has no interest in the child, and a relative/family friend agrees to adopt the child but is...
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21
Jan
California bans Adoption Facilitators
California has outlawed the use of unlicensed facilitators to broker adoptions or match prospective parents with pregnant mothers. Advocates of the new law allege many facilitators operate with little oversight, charge exorbitant rates to potential adoptive parents, and take adv...
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22
Jan
Adoptive Parents Needed for Foster Care Children
More than 113,000 children in foster care are waiting for a safe, permanent adoptive home right now. Foster care adoption is inexpensive and financial support is available for families, including federal and state tax credits. Many employers also provide adoption benefits, and su...
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Jan
Jeanne T Tate Law Firm Advocates for LGBTQ+ Parental Rights
In a world where the definition of family is continually evolving, the fight for equal parental rights remains a critical battle for justice and inclusivity. As advocates in this realm, The Law Office of Jeanne T Tate P. A. has witnessed firsthand the profound impact that outdated...
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21
Jan
Hospital Packing List for Adoptive Parents
Hospital Packing List for Adoptive Parents So, you are adopting an infant, and you get that much-awaited call telling you that your baby is on the way! Whether you have expected the call for months because of a lengthy match period or whether the call was completely unexpected an...
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21
Jan
Federal Adoption Tax Credit Increases To $15,950
Federal Adoption Tax Credit Increases To $15,950 The IRS issued Rev. Proc. 2022-38 on October 18, 2022, and the details of the Federal Adoption Tax Credit for adoptions finalized in 2023 are as follows: For adoptions finalized in 2023 the maximum credit will be $15,950 and the ma...
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21
Jan
Is It Too Late To Adopt? The Adoptee Is An Adult.
IS IT TOO LATE TO ADOPT? THE ADOPTEE IS AN ADULT. Often times, we are contacted by individuals who are concerned their ability to adopt has expired by virtue of the proposed adoptee having reached the age of majority. We love to bring joy and hope when we explain that it is not t...
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21
Jan
Pregnant or Parenting: 5 Questions You MUST Ask an Adoption Lawyer
Are you pregnant and considering adoption? Are you an adoptive parent looking to start an adoption journey? If the answer to either of those questions is yes, you will need an adoption lawyer. Why Do I Need to Consult an Adoption Attorney? Although many adoptions go through seaml...
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