07
Mar
Jeanne T. Tate Named a 2026 Top Lawyer in Adoption Law
At Tate Healey Webster, we are proud to announce that board-certified Florida adoption attorney Jeanne T. Tate has once again been named a Top Lawyer in Family Law (Adoption) for 2026. This marks her sixth year receiving this prestigious recognition—an honor awarded by her peers ...
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07
Mar
Florida’s Top Adoption Lawyer, Jeanne T. Tate, Wins 2026 Waves of Change Award in Tampa
Tate Healey Webster is proud to announce that our founder, Jeanne T. Tate, has been named the 2026 Waves of Change Award honoree by The Helen Gordon Davis Centre for Women. This award recognizes a Florida woman whose lifelong service has created lasting impact. Jeanne’s decades-l...
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Mar
Florida Supreme Court Opens Application for Vacant Seat: Jeanne T. Tate Continues Service on the Judicial Nominating Commission
The Florida Supreme Court Judicial Nominating Commission is now accepting applications to fill the vacancy left by Justice Charles Canady. If you’re a qualified candidate residing in Florida’s Second Appellate District, this is your moment. We’re proud to share that our very own ...
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07
Mar
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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07
Mar
Jeanne T. Tate Featured Again on the Cover of Florida Super Lawyers Magazine
We are proud to announce that Board-Certified Adoption attorney Jeanne T. Tate is once again featured on the cover of Florida Super Lawyers magazine. This honor marks a major milestone, as the publication celebrates its 20th Anniversary edition. Jeanne’s inclusion in this prestig...
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Mar
Hope in Crisis: The Legal Clarity of Florida’s Safe Haven Surrender
The Florida Safe Haven Law provides a crucial, life-saving option: it allows a parent to anonymously and legally surrender an unharmed newborn infant, up to 30 days old, to a staff member at a designated safe place like a hospital, fire station, or emergency medical services stat...
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07
Mar
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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07
Mar
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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07
Mar
BIG NEWS FOR JACKSONVILLE!
Tate Healey Webster is thrilled to announce that Molly McCarthy has joined our firm and will be leading our Jacksonville office as we continue to expand across Florida! Molly is a Jacksonville native whose path has been centered on protecting children and strengthening families...
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Mar
2026 Federal Adoption Tax Credit Increases: What Florida Adoptive Families Should Know
The IRS has released Revenue Procedure 2025-32, announcing updates to federal tax brackets, deductions, and credits for 2026, including an important adjustment for adoptive families. For adoptions finalized in 2026, the maximum Federal Adoption Tax Credit will increase to $17,670...
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Mar
Tate Healey Webster Recognized for Trusted Leadership and Community Impact in Adoption Law
At Tate Healey Webster, our commitment to children and families extends beyond the courtroom. We are proud to share that Jeanne T. Tate, Board Certified Adoption Attorney, was recently recognized by the Hillsborough County Bar Association Foundation for her ongoing dedication to ...
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07
Mar
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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