21
Jan
ADOPTION ASSISTANCE GRANTS
Adoption Assistance Grants Our clients have received significant grants to assist with their adoption costs. Gift of Adoption is the largest provider of adoption assistance grants awarded without regard to race, religion, age, marital status, or sexual orientation. Grants of up t...
View MoreCategories: Adoption Adoption Attorney Adoption Law
21
Jan
Navigating the Costs of Adoption
Navigating the Costs of Adoption Adoption costs in the U. S. vary widely and can cost anywhere from $0 to $50,000 or more, depending on the type of adoption. Money to help defray the cost of adoption is available from both governmental and private-sector sources. These are the maj...
View MoreCategories: Adoption Adoption Attorney Adoption Law Legal
21
Jan
APPLYING FOR A PASSPORT FOR A CHILD TO BE ADOPTED
APPLYING FOR A PASSPORT FOR A CHILD TO BE ADOPTED Sometimes the adoptive family may need to travel internationally before the adoption is finalized and before an amended birth certificate is issued after the finalization of the adoption. In Florida, to obtain a passport before...
View MoreCategories: Adoption Adoption Attorney Adoption Law Legal
21
Jan
IRS Audits of Adoption Tax Credits
IRS AUDITS OF ADOPTION TAX CREDIT The Adoption Tax Credit was created by Congress in 1996 to encourage adoption by helping offset the costs. This laudable objective is being destabilized according to a report released by Fox News that 70% of taxpayers claiming the adoption ta...
View MoreCategories: Adoption Adoption Attorney Adoption Law Legal
21
Jan
FLORIDA ADOPTION LAWYER – JEANNE T. TATE – RECOGNIZED AS TOP 10 LAWYER
FLORIDA ADOPTION LAWYER – JEANNE T. TATE – RECOGNIZED AS TOP 10 LAWYER Law Office(s) of Jeanne T. Tate, P. A. Jul 25, 2022, 11:17 ET TAMPA, Fla. , July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The Law Office, P. A. of Jeanne T. Tate is honored to announce that its managing partner has been recognize...
View MoreCategories: Adoption Adoption Attorney Adoption Law Legal
21
Jan
Adoption Tax Credits
The IRS released Revenue Procedure 2019-44 (a link is here: https://www. irs. gov/pub/irs-drop/rp-19-44. pdf ) listing the Adoption Tax Credit adjusted numbers for 2020. The maximum amount allowed is set at $14,300 per child for 2020 (it was $14,080 in 2019). The tax credit starts t...
View MoreCategories: Adoption Adoption Attorney Adoption Law Legal
21
Jan
Subsidy Series Part 3: If a prior adoption is disrupted, and I step in to adopt that child, can I still receive subsidy to adopt?
I am interested in adopting a 6-year-old boy who was previously adopted from foster care by my friend. My friend is a single mother and cannot handle the needs of the child. I have always been very close with him, and my friend has asked me to adopt. The child has the same needs...
View MoreCategory: Adoption
21
Jan
Subsidy Series Part 2: Social Security Survivor’s Benefits & Adoption Subsidy
My sister had sole custody of her 10-year-old son, and my sister unexpectedly passed away last month. I am not sure who the dad is, and he has never been involved. I have emergency custody, but I would like to adopt my nephew. Is there any chance there are any resources available...
View MoreCategory: Uncategorized
21
Jan
Florida Adoption Attorney Rob Webster Speaks at Annual FAC Conference
Board Certified Florida Adoption Attorney, Robert Webster, spoke at the 2021 Virtual Florida Adoption Council (FAC) conference on October 7th, 2021. The presentation, “Judicial Panel – A View From the Bench,” featured the Honorable Patricia Strowbridge, Honorable Christine Arend...
View MoreCategory: Adoption
21
Jan
Subsidy Series Part 1: Resources to Adopt My Grandchild
Subsidy & Other Financial Resources for Prospective Adoptive Families Our office receives, on average, several calls each month questioning whether there are any financial resources available for children to be adopted in a variety of situations. Many people contact us after...
View MoreCategory: Uncategorized
21
Jan
Erica Healey Earns Clients’ Choice Recognition from Avvo for 4th Year in a Row
Board Certified Adoption Attorney Erica Healey has done it again! For the fourth year in a row, she has earned the Clients’ Choice recognition from Avvo. This badge is earned from her influx of 5-star reviews from Client ratings on her services in Adoption Law throughout the yea...
View MoreCategory: Uncategorized
21
Jan
Once I have completed my home study, how long is it valid?
Once I have completed my home study, how long is it valid? Danelle's Answer: If you are planning to have a home study completed to begin the adoption process, you may be wondering how long the home study is valid. Pursuant to Florida Statute 63. 092(3), a “favorable...
View MoreCategory: Uncategorized
