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Building Families in Florida: The Power of Board-Certified Adoption Attorneys

Author Stephany Norman Categories Adoption Attorney Posted on
When choosing an adoption attorney, you should check to make sure the attorney is board-certified, as this signifies a proven level of specialized knowledge, experience, and professionalism in the field. When it comes to something as significant as building your family, you deserve the very best legal guidance. At Tate…
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Barbara T. Ginn Nominated to AAAA Board of Trustees

Author Erica T. Healey Categories Adoption, Adoption Attorney, Adoption Law Posted on
Tate Healey Webster is proud to announce that Barbara T. Ginn, a seasoned adoption and ART attorney licensed in both Florida and Ohio, has been nominated for the Board of Trustees of the Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys (AAAA). AAAA is the leading credentialed organization for family formation…
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Jeanne T. Tate Receives Prestigious Fellow of Distinction Award from the Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys

Author Jeanne T. Tate Categories Adoption Attorney Posted on
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…
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Statewide Protocols, Stronger Outcomes: Erica T. Healey’s Role in Improving Chapter 39 Adoption Finalizations

Author Erica T. Healey Categories Adoption, Adoption Attorney, Adoption Law, Foster Posted on
At Tate Healey Webster, we’ve always believed that the legal system can—and should—work better for children. That’s why we’re proud to share the recent work of our own board-certified adoption attorney Erica T. Healey, who played a lead role in a major statewide project to streamline and standardize adoption finalizations under Chapter…
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What to Do After Your Adoption Is Finalized

Author Daneille Stewart, Florida Registered Paralegal (FRP, CP, FCP) Categories Adoption, Adoption Attorney, Adoption Law Posted on
Finalization Day – Happy Adoption Day – Congratulations You Are A Parent Day!   Adoption finalization is a deeply emotional and long-awaited moment for many families. It is the legal confirmation that your child is, officially and forever, part of your family, as if born to you. But once the courtroom celebration…
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Adoption Disruptions and Second Adoptions

Author Barbara T. Ginn Categories Adoption, Adoption Attorney, Adoption Law, Legal Posted on
As difficult as it is to think about, sometimes adoption simply does not work out as intended. What happens if an adoptive family determines their family is not able to adequately care for a child placed in their home? Or, what happens when a child’s adoptive parent(s) pass away unexpectedly,…
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Building a Secure Future for Your Family: How Confirmatory Adoptions Protect Your Family in Florida

Author Erica T. Healey Categories Adoption, Adoption Attorney, Adoption Law Posted on
The general consensus of the LGBTQ+ legal authorities is that same-sex couples affirm their rights through a confirmatory adoption of their own child(ren), even if it seems counterintuitive. Here’s why: Marital Presumption and the Importance of Legal Protection In a perfect world, when a child is born into a legal…
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Kevin Healey: Empowering Youth Beyond the Courtroom

Author Florida Adoption Law Firm Categories Adoption Attorney Posted on
We are proud to announce that Attorney Kevin Healey, a dedicated adoption lawyer at Tate Healey Webster, has been appointed to the Advisory Board of Directors for First Tee – Tampa Bay. This organization is committed to teaching young people valuable life skills through the game of golf, including perseverance,…
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Facing a Contested Adoption: What You Need to Know and How Tate Healey Webster Can Help

Author Erica T. Healey Categories Adoption Attorney, Adoption Law, Legal Posted on
The journey towards adoption is filled with hope, anticipation, and sometimes a few bumps. Perhaps the most stressful situation, though, is when hopeful adoptive parents receive news a birth parent may contest the adoption. This situation occurs most often when the birth mother chooses adoption, and the birth father disagrees…
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Florida Foster Care Adoption Benefits Expanded

Author Jeanne T. Tate Categories Adoption, Adoption Attorney, Adoption Law Posted on
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…
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