Categories Adoption, Adoption Attorney, Adoption Law

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…
Categories Adoption Law, Foster, Parental Rights

Choosing Adoption Through Intervention: A Birth Parent’s Rights in Florida

Author Robert L. Webster III Categories Adoption Law, Foster, Parental Rights Posted on
When a child enters the foster care system, birth parents often feel like they have lost control. But in Florida, birth parents still have the right to make one of the most meaningful choices available—pursuing a permanent plan for their child through adoption. This legal path is called a DCF…
Categories Adoption, Adoption Attorney, Adoption Law, Foster

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…
Categories Adoption, Adoption Attorney, Adoption Law

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…
Categories Adoption, Adoption Attorney, Adoption Law, Legal

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,…
Categories Adoption, Adoption Attorney, Adoption Law

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…
Categories Adoption Law

Jeanne T. Tate Again Honored as Top 10 Attorney in Florida

Author Florida Adoption Law Firm Categories Adoption Law Posted on
We are thrilled to announce that our esteemed colleague Jeanne T. Tate has once again been recognized as one of the Top 10 Attorneys in Florida by Super Lawyers. This prestigious honor is a testament to Jeanne’s exceptional legal expertise, dedication to her clients, and unwavering commitment to the field of adoption law. Selected…
Categories Adoption Attorney, Adoption Law, Legal

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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