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 so can result…
Board Certified Adoption Attorney Erica Healey of Jeanne Tate P.A. spoke with Beth Taylor of Super Lawyers about the mounting implications of the Covid-19 pandemic while providing insight into Florida’s private adoption practice. Erica’s advice to families- don’t lose hope. She provides the steps on how to adopt in Florida…
Did you know that part of our practice includes Search and Reunions? An adult adoptee, or birth parent, will hire us to file a Petition to unseal their adoption records. It is highly discretionary for the court. We will then reach out to the birth parent or adoptee and ask…
Adoption Attorney Erica T. Healey, Esq. presented “Adoption Pitfalls” to the Tampa Bay Paralegal Association for their March CLE Meeting on March 18th, 2021.