26
Jun
Florida Adoption: Anywhere in the Sunshine State
Finalizing Your Florida Adoption—Wherever You Are in the State When you’re a Florida resident ready to finalize your adoption, location shouldn’t be a hurdle. At Tate Healey Webster, we ensure families across the Sunshine State—whether in bustling cities, quiet rural areas, or al...
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26
Jun
Adoption Tax Credit 2025: Now Partially Refundable for Adoptive Families
For hopeful adoptive parents, every form of support matters—and the federal Adoption Tax Credit has long offered meaningful financial relief. Now, an important update is on the horizon: starting with tax returns filed in 2025, a portion of the credit becomes refundable. This cha...
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26
Jun
Barbara T. Ginn Nominated to AAAA Board of Trustees
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 credentia...
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26
Jun
Statewide Protocols, Stronger Outcomes: Erica T. Healey’s Role in Improving Chapter 39 Adoption Finalizations
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 maj...
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26
Jun
What to Do After Your Adoption Is Finalized
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. Bu...
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26
Jun
Adoption Disruptions and Second Adoptions
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 ...
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26
Jun
Building a Secure Future for Your Family: How Confirmatory Adoptions Protect Your Family in Florida
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...
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26
Jun
ADOPTION TAX CREDIT INCREASES
On the 22nd of October 2024, the IRS issued Rev Proc 2024-40 wherein it announced the Adoption Tax Credit for adoptions finalized in 2025. The maximum credit will be $17,280, an increase from the 2024 limit of $16,810. The maximum credit will begin to be phased out when the adopt...
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26
Jun
Florida Foster Care Adoption Benefits Expanded
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 go into effect July 1, 2024: * A $25,000 per child lump...
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26
Jun
Changes to Florida’s Private Adoption Laws, Taking Effect July 1, 2024
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...
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26
Jun
Florida’s Surrendered Infant Law Gets a Big Heart: How HB 775 Benefits Mothers, Children, and Prospective Adoptive Families
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 ...
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26
Jun
A Change in International Adoption:
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 s...
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