21
Jan
Jeanne T. Tate Named a 2026 Top Lawyer in Adoption Law
At Tate Healey Webster, we are proud to announce that board-certified Florida adoption attorney Jeanne T. Tate has once again been named a Top Lawyer in Family Law (Adoption) for 2026. This marks her sixth year receiving this prestigious recognition—an honor awarded by her peers ...
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21
Jan
How Adoption Works in Florida: A Step-by-Step Overview for Families
Many families tell us during their first consultation: “We know we want to adopt, but we don’t even know where to begin. ” That sense of overwhelm is completely normal. At Tate Healey Webster, we serve as your guide. With five board-certified adoption attorneys and offices in Tamp...
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26
Jan
How to Adopt a Baby in Florida: A Clear, Ethical Path to Parenthood
If you are beginning to research adoption, I am sure you are feeling overwhelmed and don’t know where to start. Many families who contact our firm have already spent years navigating the emotional highs and lows of IVF, surrogacy, or other paths to parenthood and are ready to sta...
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23
Jan
A Milestone of Trust: 300+ Adoptions Finalized in 2025 by Tate Healey Webster
A Milestone of Trust: 300+ Adoptions Finalized in 2025 From Jeanne T. Tate, Erica T. Healey, and Robert L. Webster As we reflect on 2025, we are overwhelmed with gratitude for the immense trust placed in our firm. This year, Tate Healey Webster finalized more than 300 adoptions a...
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26
Jan
How Finalizing Your Adoption in 2025 Can Maximize Your Adoption Tax Credit
Finalizing With Intention: How Our Legal Team Helps Families Maximize the Adoption Tax Credit When you’re building your family through adoption, every detail matters. And yes, that includes financial planning. The federal Adoption Tax Credit is a valuable benefit designed to supp...
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26
Jan
Why Florida’s Top Adoption Team Is the Only Choice for Your Family
When you are making decisions about the future of your family, you need more than just a lawyer. You need the absolute best. Tate Healey Webster is recognized as the leader in this field because we do what other firms cannot. We are Florida’s largest law firm focused 100% on adop...
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26
Jan
Florida’s Top Adoption Lawyer, Jeanne T. Tate, Wins 2026 Waves of Change Award in Tampa
Tate Healey Webster is proud to announce that our founder, Jeanne T. Tate, has been named the 2026 Waves of Change Award honoree by The Helen Gordon Davis Centre for Women. This award recognizes a Florida woman whose lifelong service has created lasting impact. Jeanne’s decades-l...
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Jan
Florida Supreme Court Opens Application for Vacant Seat: Jeanne T. Tate Continues Service on the Judicial Nominating Commission
The Florida Supreme Court Judicial Nominating Commission is now accepting applications to fill the vacancy left by Justice Charles Canady. If you’re a qualified candidate residing in Florida’s Second Appellate District, this is your moment. We’re proud to share that our very own ...
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21
Jan
Federal Adoption Reform Gains Momentum: the Bipartisan ADOPT Act
In a major step forward for ethical adoption practices, the Adoption Deserves Oversight, Protection, and Transparency (ADOPT) Act has been reintroduced in Congress with broad bipartisan support. The Act is designed to crack down on unlicensed adoption facilitators and ensure that...
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21
Jan
Honoring Veterans and Supporting Military Families Through Adoption Celebrating Service, Sacrifice, and Family
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...
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21
Jan
Maximizing Your Adoption Journey During National Adoption Month: Insights from Florida’s Leading Adoption Law Firm
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, c...
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21
Jan
Jeanne T. Tate Featured Again on the Cover of Florida Super Lawyers Magazine
We are proud to announce that Board-Certified Adoption attorney Jeanne T. Tate is once again featured on the cover of Florida Super Lawyers magazine. This honor marks a major milestone, as the publication celebrates its 20th Anniversary edition. Jeanne’s inclusion in this prestig...
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