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Jeanne T. Tate Receives Gift of Adoption’s 2025 Amplify Award for National Advocacy and Leadership

We are proud to share that Jeanne T. Tate, Board-Certified Adoption Attorney and attorney at Tate Healey Webster, has been named the recipient of the 2025 Amplify Award by Gift of Adoption (GOA). This national honor recognizes individuals who use their voice, partnerships, and influence to amplify GOA’s mission—helping children find…

Tate Healey Webster Recognized for Trusted Leadership and Community Impact in Adoption Law

At Tate Healey Webster, our commitment to children and families extends beyond the courtroom. We are proud to share that Jeanne T. Tate, Board Certified Adoption Attorney, was recently recognized by the Hillsborough County Bar Association Foundation for her ongoing dedication to children in need of permanent, loving homes. During the…

Jeanne T. Tate Tapped to Advise on Federal Adoption Reform Legislation

Jeanne T. Tate, a nationally recognized pioneer in adoption law, was recently approached by a senior legislative assistant from Capitol Hill to weigh in on a proposed federal bill that could reshape private adoption practices across the country. The proposed legislation, known as the Adoption Deserves Oversight, Protection, and Transparency…

When Families Need Help, We Step In: How Tate Healey Webster Guides Adoptions to the Finish Line

Not every adoption goes as planned. Sometimes, families reach a point in their journey where things stall or fall apart because the legal support they started with doesn’t know or can’t finish the job. That’s where we come in. At Tate Healey Webster, we are often called in when something…

Adoption Tax Credit 2025: Now Partially Refundable for Adoptive Families

For hopeful adoptive parents, every form of support matters—and the federal Adoption Tax Credit has long offered meaningful financial relief. Now, an important update is on the horizon: starting with tax returns filed in 2025, a portion of the credit becomes refundable. This change allows more families to benefit from the…
Jeanne T. Tate, board-certified adoption attorney and 2025 Florida Super Lawyer.

Jeanne T. Tate Recognized as 2025 Florida Super Lawyer, Among Top 100 Attorneys Statewide

At Tate Healey Webster, we’re thrilled to announce that Jeanne T. Tate, our esteemed board-certified adoption attorney, has once again been named to Florida Super Lawyers for 2025. This recurring honor continues to highlight Jeanne’s exceptional legal prowess and unwavering dedication. Jeanne’s impressive 2025 recognitions include: Top 50 Lawyers in…

Jeanne T. Tate Receives Prestigious Fellow of Distinction Award from the Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys

Jeanne T. Tate, Esq. with Tate Healey Webster, has been awarded the Fellow of Distinction Award by the Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys (AAAA). This prestigious honor, considered the Academy’s highest distinction, is awarded to a Fellow who exemplifies excellence, integrity, and transformative leadership in the fields of adoption…

Florida Foster Care Adoption Benefits Expanded

Thank you to Governor DeSantis for signing House Bill 1083 into law which expands adoption benefits payable to public employees who adopt a foster care child.  Here are the pivotal changes to Florida Statutes 409.1664 which goes into effect July 1, 2024: * A $25,000 per child lump sum payment…