When Deirdre Klein Ochipinti went to the bookstore to explain adoption to her toddler, she ran into a big problem. There were no children’s books that explained adoption on the book shelves. After searching high and low, Deidre came up with a solution. She would write a book so that…
After one successful adoption with a credible Adoption Agency, Kate and her husband decided they wanted to adopt again. This time they decided on a different adoption agency in their state. Kate and her husband were matched quickly but various requests and exchanges started to feel a little too fishy.…
In Florida, it is unlawful for any person other than an Adoption Entity to place or attempt to place a child for adoption. There is an exception if the child is being placed with a close relative or with a stepparent.
This amazing family is breaking down stereotypes about adoption in the LGBTQ+ community, and sharing their adoption journey with Podcast Host and Board Certified Adoption Attorney Nicole Moore. Between discussing the legalization of gay marriage and adoption, Charlotte's adorable viral TikTok video, Aaron's wise advice, and Ben's new gig as…
Intervention is a process by which a child who has been sheltered by the Department of Children & Families can be adopted privately by prospective adoptive parents of the birth parents' choosing.
When Jessica and Leo fell in love in college, they knew that getting married and starting a family together was inevitable. What they didn't realize is that their journey to creating a family would take them down a winding path filled with struggle and challenge. After 3 failed IUIs and…
Did you know that part of our practice includes Search and Reunions? An adult adoptee, or birth parent, will hire us to file a Petition to unseal their adoption records. It is highly discretionary for the court. We will then reach out to the birth parent or adoptee and ask…
This legislation will make the current adoption tax credit fully refundable to help make adoption a supported option for more families! This legislation will make the current adoption tax credit fully refundable, removing income barriers to adoption for low and middle-income families, which represent the majority of families who adopt…
Jeanne T. Tate P.A. is honored to have received the 2021 Sustaining Law Firm achievement for our work supporting Bay Area Legal Services.
Florida Adoption Attorney Robert Webster prevailed in a very difficult trial involving a four-year-old boy who has been in the custody of his adoptive parents since birth. As in all cases, the stakes were high- especially since the adoptive parents had already adopted the child’s sibling. The court wrote a…