Family building through gestational carriers has long been a profound, life-changing path for individuals and couples who cannot carry a pregnancy themselves. It’s medical. It’s emotional. And it’s deeply personal. Recently, the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) released Gestational Carrier Policy in the United States, a policy resource aimed at…
When hopeful adoptive parents and expectant moms find each other outside of an agency, it often feels like a moment meant to be. These private or “direct” matches can be incredibly personal and meaningful. But they also come with legal complexities that make early professional guidance absolutely essential. I’ve heard…
Many families tell us during their first consultation: “We know we want to adopt, but we don’t even know where to begin.” That sense of overwhelm is completely normal. At Tate Healey Webster, we serve as your guide. With five board-certified adoption attorneys and offices in Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, Merritt…
If you are beginning to research adoption, I am sure you are feeling overwhelmed and don’t know where to start. Many families who contact our firm have already spent years navigating the emotional highs and lows of IVF, surrogacy, or other paths to parenthood and are ready to start their…
A Milestone of Trust: 300+ Adoptions Finalized in 2025 From Jeanne T. Tate, Erica T. Healey, and Robert L. Webster As we reflect on 2025, we are overwhelmed with gratitude for the immense trust placed in our firm. This year, Tate Healey Webster finalized more than 300 adoptions across Florida. That number…
Finalizing With Intention: How Our Legal Team Helps Families Maximize the Adoption Tax Credit When you’re building your family through adoption, every detail matters. And yes, that includes financial planning. The federal Adoption Tax Credit is a valuable benefit designed to support adoptive families, but claiming it correctly depends on…
When you are making decisions about the future of your family, you need more than just a lawyer. You need the absolute best. Tate Healey Webster is recognized as the leader in this field because we do what other firms cannot. We are Florida’s largest law firm focused 100% on…
Each year on Veterans Day, we pause to honor the brave men and women who have served our country. Their dedication, strength, and courage protect the freedoms that make family and community life possible. At Tate Healey Webster, we extend that gratitude beyond words by supporting service members and veterans…
National Adoption Month is not just a date on the calendar; it’s a powerful opportunity to focus on building families across Florida. At Tate Healey Webster, we mark this month by doubling down on our commitment to clients. Monday’s hearing schedule alone—featuring 10 separate, critical adoption-related hearings—is a testament to our…
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 station, with immunity from prosecution.…








