12
Jun
After IVF Does Not Work: Understanding Your Options in Florida
You did everything right. You found the right clinic, you went through the injections and the monitoring and the waiting, and you did it again and again. Four rounds of IVF, and you are still not holding your baby. That kind of loss is real, and it deserves to be named before we ...
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12
Jun
Can Florida Grandparents Adopt a Child Who Is in a Permanent Guardianship?
What a Recent Court Win Teaches Us When Florida grandparents are raising a grandchild under a permanent guardianship, one question comes up more than almost any other: Can we adopt? And if so, how do we get started? The answer is yes, and a recent court victory by attorneys at Ta...
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12
Jun
Pregnant and Considering Adoption in Florida? Here Is What You Need to Know Before You Decide
If you just found out you are pregnant, and adoption has crossed your mind, the first thing I want you to know is this: you do not have to figure this out alone, and you do not have to have all the answers right now. I have been a board-certified adoption attorney in Florida for ...
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12
Jun
Florida HB 905: What the Foreign Influence Law Means for Surrogacy & Adoption
Florida's assisted reproductive law has changed. Governor DeSantis has signed House Bill 905 — the "Foreign Influence" bill — into law. Effective July 1, 2026, HB 905 is now amending Florida's gestational surrogacy statute and preplanned adoption agreement statut...
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12
Jun
The Financial Side of Adoption Disruption: What "Nonrefundable" Really Means
The phone call usually starts the same way. A family reaches out to our office, heartbroken after a disruption with another agency or attorney, and they say the same thing: “I didn't realize I could lose all of that money. ” By that point, they are already locked...
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12
Jun
Adoption and Assisted Reproductive Technology in Florida. Why Understanding Both Matters More Than Ever
Adoption and assisted reproductive technology are no longer separate conversations. For many hopeful parents across Florida, they are part of the same journey. A family in Tampa may begin by exploring IVF. A couple in Miami might consider surrogacy before turning to private adopt...
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12
Jun
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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12
Jun
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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12
Jun
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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12
Jun
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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12
Jun
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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Jun
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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