10
Jul
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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10
Jul
The Post Birth Surrogacy Checklist: Birth Certificates, Social Security Numbers, Passports, and More
After months, and often years, of planning, appointments, legal preparation, and anticipation, the arrival of a child through surrogacy is an incredible milestone. For many intended parents, however, the work is not quite finished once their baby arrives. There are several import...
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10
Jul
Tate Healey Webster Attorneys Selected to Present at Prestigious AAAA Annual Conference in Santa Fe
Tate Healey Webster is proud to announce that three of our attorneys, Board Certified Adoption Attorneys Jeanne T. Tate, Erica T. Healey, and Robert L. Webster, were selected to present at the 2026 American Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproductive Attorneys (AAAA) Annual Con...
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10
Jul
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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10
Jul
What Are My Rights as a Birth Mother in Florida? What Every Expectant Mother Should Know
If you are pregnant in Florida and considering adoption, understanding your rights is the single most important thing you can do before making any decision. Not because the process is something to be afraid of, but because knowing what you are entitled to gives you the confidence...
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10
Jul
Open Adoption in Florida: What It Really Means to Stay Connected to Your Child
The number one fear I hear from expectant mothers considering adoption is the fear of never seeing their child again. It is real, it is valid, and it deserves an honest answer. The honest answer is this: open adoption means you do not have to say goodbye forever. And in Florida...
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10
Jul
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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10
Jul
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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10
Jul
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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10
Jul
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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10
Jul
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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10
Jul
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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