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Erica: A Rising Star in Adoption Law

Author Erica T. Healey Categories Adoption Attorney, Adoption Law, Legal Posted on
Board-certified adoption attorney Erica T. Healey’s dedication to building families through adoption law has been recognized with the prestigious Florida Super Lawyers Rising Star award, an honor she’s received every year since 2015. This award acknowledges exceptional legal minds under 40, placing Erica among the top 2.5% of Florida attorneys.…
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Changes to Florida’s Private Adoption Laws, Taking Effect July 1, 2024

Author Danelle D. Barksdale Categories Adoption, Adoption Attorney, Adoption Law, Legal Posted on
Tate Healey Webster is proud to represent adoption agencies across the state. We keep our finger on the pulse of evolving adoption and ART laws and issues, and always provide our firm clients with important updates and practical advice on how it affects their practice. Below is a brief summary…
Categories Adoption, Adoption Law, International Adoption, Legal

Florida’s Surrendered Infant Law Gets a Big Heart: How HB 775 Benefits Mothers, Children, and Prospective Adoptive Families

Author Erica T. Healey Categories Adoption, Adoption Law, International Adoption, Legal Posted on
Exciting news for Florida families! House Bill 775, taking effect July 1, 2024, brings significant changes to our state’s law regarding surrendered infants. At Tate Healey Webster, we applaud these advancements that prioritize the well-being of birth parents and children and are proud that lawmakers consulted with one of our attorneys, Jeanne T. Tate, in…
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A Change in International Adoption:

Author Daneille Stewart, Florida Registered Paralegal (FRP, CP, FCP) Categories Adoption, Adoption Law, International Adoption, Legal Posted on
Insights & Guidance At Tate Healey Webster, we are not just witnesses to the evolution of international adoption—we’re dedicated participants in the journey that brings families together. With international adoptions becoming more infrequent, the importance of each family’s story grows. In 2022, we saw 1,517 such stories unfold, and although…
Categories Adoption Attorney, Adoption Law, Foster, Legal

Social Security Benefits for Children in Foster Care

Author Barbara T. Ginn Categories Adoption Attorney, Adoption Law, Foster, Legal Posted on
Many children in foster care qualify for social security benefits; however, what happens to the benefits received by the Title IV-E agency (foster care agency) as payee can vary state-to-state. Over the past couple of years, there have been numerous articles about states that collect social security checks for children…
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Intestate Compact Involving the Placement of Children Across State Lines

Author Erica T. Healey Categories Adoption, Adoption Attorney, Adoption Law Posted on
Except in close relative placements, if you are adopting a child from another state, you must receive approval from the Interstate Compact Office in your state of residence and the child’s state of residence (or place of birth) before traveling home with the child. Failure to do so can result…
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California bans Adoption Facilitators

Author Jeanne T. Tate Categories Adoption, Adoption Attorney, Adoption Law Posted on
California has outlawed the use of unlicensed facilitators to broker adoptions or match prospective parents with pregnant mothers. Advocates of the new law allege many facilitators operate with little oversight, charge exorbitant rates to potential adoptive parents, and take advantage of poor and struggling pregnant women. Opponents of the law…
Categories Adoption Law, Parental Rights

Jeanne T Tate Law Firm Advocates for LGBTQ+ Parental Rights

Author Jeanne T. Tate Categories Adoption Law, Parental Rights Posted on
In a world where the definition of family is continually evolving, the fight for equal parental rights remains a critical battle for justice and inclusivity. As advocates in this realm, The Law Office of Jeanne T Tate P.A. has witnessed firsthand the profound impact that outdated legal frameworks can have…
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Finding Hope: The Sister I Never Knew I Always Needed

Author Nicole Ward Moore Categories Adoption, Adoption Attorney, Adoption Law, Legal Posted on
When Bridgette’s mother revealed she had a sister that was placed for adoption, she knew she had to find her sister for her mom’s sake. Through a series of DNA tests and a lot of perseverance, Bridgette connected with her sister, Cynthia.Meeting each other as adults came with many sweet…
Pregnant woman packing for hospital and taking notes
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Hospital Packing List for Adoptive Parents

Author Barbara T. Ginn Categories Adoption, Adoption Attorney, Adoption Law, Legal Posted on
Hospital Packing List for Adoptive Parents So, you are adopting an infant, and you get that much-awaited call telling you that your baby is on the way! Whether you have expected the call for months because of a lengthy match period or whether the call was completely unexpected and out…
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