28
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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28
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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28
Jun
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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28
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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28
Jun
Why Escrow is Important in Florida Surrogacy: The Risks of "Self-Pay"
Embarking on a surrogacy journey is a life-changing milestone for both the Intended Parent and the Gestational Carrier. Whether you are growing your family or giving the ultimate gift, the financial structure of the journey is a critical detail. Lately, there has been an increase...
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28
Jun
Why Florida’s Top Adoption Team Is the Only Choice for Your Family
When you are making decisions about the future of your family, you need more than just a lawyer. You need the absolute best. Tate Healey Webster is recognized as the leader in this field because we do what other firms cannot. We are Florida’s largest law firm focused 100% on adop...
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28
Jun
Federal Adoption Reform Gains Momentum: the Bipartisan ADOPT Act
In a major step forward for ethical adoption practices, the Adoption Deserves Oversight, Protection, and Transparency (ADOPT) Act has been reintroduced in Congress with broad bipartisan support. The Act is designed to crack down on unlicensed adoption facilitators and ensure that...
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28
Jun
Maximizing Your Adoption Journey During National Adoption Month: Insights from Florida’s Leading Adoption Law Firm
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, c...
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28
Jun
Formalizing the Bond: Can You Adopt an Adult in Florida?
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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28
Jun
Our Firm Presents at the 2025 AAAA Midyear Conference in Savannah
Our Florida-based firm was honored to participate in the 2025 American Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys (AAAA) Midyear Conference in Savannah, Georgia, which is a premier national gathering of professionals advancing adoption and assisted reproductive techn...
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28
Jun
Can an Unmarried Father Stop My Adoption Plan in Florida?
Navigating an unplanned pregnancy while single can feel overwhelming. If you’re considering adoption, it’s natural to have questions and concerns, especially about the baby’s father. You might be wondering, “What if he tries to interfere? ” or “Can he legally stop me from choosing...
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28
Jun
Jeanne T. Tate Tapped to Advise on Federal Adoption Reform Legislation
Jeanne T. Tate, a nationally recognized pioneer in adoption law, was recently approached by a senior legislative assistant on Capitol Hill to weigh in on a proposed federal bill that could reshape private adoption practices nationwide. The proposed legislation, known as the Adopt...
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