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A Milestone of Trust: 300+ Adoptions Finalized in 2025 by Tate Healey Webster

Author Erica T. Healey Categories Adoption, Adoption Attorney Posted on
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 across Florida. That number…
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Florida’s Top Adoption Lawyer, Jeanne T. Tate, Wins 2026 Waves of Change Award in Tampa

Author Jeanne T. Tate Categories Adoption, Legal Posted on
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-long career as a Board-Certified Adoption…
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Honoring Veterans and Supporting Military Families Through Adoption Celebrating Service, Sacrifice, and Family

Author Erica T. Healey Categories Adoption Posted on
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 service members and veterans…
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Maximizing Your Adoption Journey During National Adoption Month: Insights from Florida’s Leading Adoption Law Firm

Author Erica T. Healey Categories Adoption, Adoption Attorney, Adoption Law Posted on
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, critical adoption-related hearings—is a testament to our…
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Jeanne T. Tate Featured Again on the Cover of Florida Super Lawyers Magazine

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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 prestigious spotlight is no surprise to those familiar with…
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Formalizing the Bond: Can You Adopt an Adult in Florida?

Author Jeanne T. Tate Categories Adoption, Adoption Attorney, Adoption Law, Legal Posted on
When we talk about building families through adoption, most people instantly picture babies or young children. That is certainly a huge part of what we do, but here at Tate Healey Webster, we know that family often means much more than a birth certificate or an age. Did you know…
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Jeanne T. Tate Receives Gift of Adoption’s 2025 Amplify Award for National Advocacy and Leadership

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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…
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BIG NEWS FOR JACKSONVILLE!

Author Erica T. Healey Categories Adoption, Legal Posted on
Tate Healey Webster is thrilled to announce that Molly McCarthy has joined our firm and will be leading our Jacksonville office as we continue to expand across Florida! Molly is a Jacksonville native whose path has been centered on protecting children and strengthening families. She is admitted to the Florida Bar and…
Categories Adoption, Legal, Subsidies

2026 Federal Adoption Tax Credit Increases: What Florida Adoptive Families Should Know

Author Erica T. Healey Categories Adoption, Legal, Subsidies Posted on
The IRS has released Revenue Procedure 2025-32, announcing updates to federal tax brackets, deductions, and credits for 2026, including an important adjustment for adoptive families. For adoptions finalized in 2026, the maximum Federal Adoption Tax Credit will increase to $17,670 per child, up from $17,280 for 2025. This annual inflation adjustment helps…
Categories Adoption, Parental Rights, Subsidies

Helping Guardians Become Forever Families: New Grants Support the Transition from Guardianship to Adoption

Author Erica T. Healey Categories Adoption, Parental Rights, Subsidies Posted on
At Tate Healey Webster, we see firsthand how love and stability transform the lives of children being raised by relatives, fictive kin, and permanent guardians. Many of these children are thriving in safe, supportive homes, but guardianship is often just one step on the path to permanency. Adoption gives children…
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