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Honoring Veterans and Supporting Military Families Through Adoption Celebrating Service, Sacrifice, and Family

Author Erica T. Healey Categories Adoption Posted 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…
Categories Adoption, Adoption Attorney, Adoption Law

Maximizing Your Adoption Journey During National Adoption Month: Insights from Florida’s Leading Adoption Law Firm

Author Erica T. Healey Categories Adoption, Adoption Attorney, Adoption Law Posted on
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…
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Our Firm Presents at the 2025 AAAA Midyear Conference in Savannah

Author Erica T. Healey Categories Adoption Law, Legal Posted on
Our Florida-based firm was honored to participate in the 2025 American Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys (AAAA) Midyear Conference in Savannah, Georgia, which is a premier national gathering of professionals advancing adoption and assisted reproductive technology (ART) law. We were proud to have four of our attorneys in attendance…
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BIG NEWS FOR JACKSONVILLE!

Author Erica T. Healey Categories Adoption, Legal Posted on
Tate Healey Webster is thrilled to announce that Molly McCarthy has joined our firm and will be leading our Jacksonville office as we continue to expand across Florida! Molly is a Jacksonville native whose path has been centered on protecting children and strengthening families. She is admitted to the Florida Bar and…
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2026 Federal Adoption Tax Credit Increases: What Florida Adoptive Families Should Know

Author Erica T. Healey Categories Adoption, Legal, Subsidies Posted on
The IRS has released Revenue Procedure 2025-32, announcing updates to federal tax brackets, deductions, and credits for 2026, including an important adjustment for adoptive families. For adoptions finalized in 2026, the maximum Federal Adoption Tax Credit will increase to $17,670 per child, up from $17,280 for 2025. This annual inflation adjustment helps…
Categories Adoption Law, Legal, Parental Rights

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?”…
Categories Adoption, Parental Rights, Subsidies

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…
Categories Adoption Law, Legal, Parental Rights

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…
Categories Adoption, Adoption Law

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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