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Can an Unmarried Father Stop My Adoption Plan in Florida?

Author Erica T. Healey Categories Adoption Law, Legal, Parental Rights Posted on
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 adoption, even if he hasn’t been involved?”…
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Helping Guardians Become Forever Families: New Grants Support the Transition from Guardianship to Adoption

Author Erica T. Healey Categories Adoption, Parental Rights, Subsidies Posted on
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 permanency. Adoption gives children…
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Terminating Parental Rights After Sexual Assault in Florida | Adoption Help

Author Erica T. Healey Categories Adoption Law, Legal, Parental Rights Posted on
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 their child for adoption, an even more painful…
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Contested Newborn Adoptions in Florida: Protecting Families and the Right to Choose Adoption

Author Erica T. Healey Categories Adoption, Adoption Law Posted on
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 legal steps move forward to finalization. But in rare cases,…
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Choosing an Adoptive Family in FL | Tate Healey Webster

Author Erica T. Healey Categories Adoption Posted on
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 should be. If you are considering placing your baby…
Categories Adoption Attorney, Adoption Law, Legal, Uncategorized

Erica T. Healey Reappointed to Florida Bar’s Adoption Law Committee: Expert Guidance for All Paths to Adoption

Author Erica T. Healey Categories Adoption Attorney, Adoption Law, Legal, Uncategorized Posted on
At Tate Healey Webster, we firmly believe that safe, ethical, and successful adoptions begin with unparalleled legal guidance – for both adoptive families and birth parents. That’s why we are incredibly proud to announce that our distinguished attorney, Erica T. Healey, has been reappointed to the prestigious Florida Bar’s Adoption…
Categories Adoption, Adoption Attorney, Adoption Law, Relative Adoption, Stepparent Adoption

Florida Adoption: Anywhere in the Sunshine State

Author Erica T. Healey Categories Adoption, Adoption Attorney, Adoption Law, Relative Adoption, Stepparent Adoption Posted on
Finalizing Your Florida Adoption—Wherever You Are in the State When you’re a Florida resident ready to finalize your adoption, location shouldn’t be a hurdle. At Tate Healey Webster, we ensure families across the Sunshine State—whether in bustling cities, quiet rural areas, or along the coast—can complete their adoptions smoothly and…
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Eleven Years a Rising Star: Celebrating Erica T. Healey’s Enduring Excellence in Florida Adoption Law

Author Erica T. Healey Categories Adoption Attorney, Adoption Law Posted on
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 Makes a Super Lawyers Rising…
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Finalizing a Stepparent or Relative Adoption Before the School Year

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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 new school year begins. And as a board-certified adoption attorney,…
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Barbara T. Ginn Nominated to AAAA Board of Trustees

Author Erica T. Healey Categories Adoption, Adoption Attorney, Adoption Law Posted on
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 credentialed organization for family formation…
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