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

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

Statewide Protocols, Stronger Outcomes: Erica T. Healey’s Role in Improving Chapter 39 Adoption Finalizations

Author Erica T. Healey Categories Adoption, Adoption Attorney, Adoption Law, Foster Posted on
At Tate Healey Webster, we’ve always believed that the legal system can—and should—work better for children. That’s why we’re proud to share the recent work of our own board-certified adoption attorney Erica T. Healey, who played a lead role in a major statewide project to streamline and standardize adoption finalizations under Chapter…
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Building a Secure Future for Your Family: How Confirmatory Adoptions Protect Your Family in Florida

Author Erica T. Healey Categories Adoption, Adoption Attorney, Adoption Law Posted on
The general consensus of the LGBTQ+ legal authorities is that same-sex couples affirm their rights through a confirmatory adoption of their own child(ren), even if it seems counterintuitive. Here’s why: Marital Presumption and the Importance of Legal Protection In a perfect world, when a child is born into a legal…
Categories Adoption Attorney, Adoption Law, Legal

Facing a Contested Adoption: What You Need to Know and How Tate Healey Webster Can Help

Author Erica T. Healey Categories Adoption Attorney, Adoption Law, Legal Posted on
The journey towards adoption is filled with hope, anticipation, and sometimes a few bumps. Perhaps the most stressful situation, though, is when hopeful adoptive parents receive news a birth parent may contest the adoption. This situation occurs most often when the birth mother chooses adoption, and the birth father disagrees…
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Erica: A Rising Star in Adoption Law

Author Erica T. Healey Categories Adoption Attorney, Adoption Law, Legal Posted on
Board-certified adoption attorney Erica T. Healey’s dedication to building families through adoption law has been recognized with the prestigious Florida Super Lawyers Rising Star award, an honor she’s received every year since 2015. This award acknowledges exceptional legal minds under 40, placing Erica among the top 2.5% of Florida attorneys.…
Categories Adoption, Adoption Law, International Adoption, Legal

Florida’s Surrendered Infant Law Gets a Big Heart: How HB 775 Benefits Mothers, Children, and Prospective Adoptive Families

Author Erica T. Healey Categories Adoption, Adoption Law, International Adoption, Legal Posted on
Exciting news for Florida families! House Bill 775, taking effect July 1, 2024, brings significant changes to our state’s law regarding surrendered infants. At Tate Healey Webster, we applaud these advancements that prioritize the well-being of birth parents and children and are proud that lawmakers consulted with one of our attorneys, Jeanne T. Tate, in…
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Intestate Compact Involving the Placement of Children Across State Lines

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