07
Mar
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 from Capitol Hill to weigh in on a proposed federal bill that could reshape private adoption practices across the country. The proposed legislation, known as...
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07
Mar
Terminating Parental Rights After Sexual Assault in Florida | Adoption Help
Can I Terminate a Biological Father’s Parental Rights if My Child Was Conceived Through Sexual Assault or Egregious Conduct? When you’re facing an unplanned pregnancy, your heart and mind are filled with difficult decisions. For many birth mothers who are considering placing thei...
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07
Mar
When Adoption Faces Unexpected Challenges: Legal Insight and Support
Recently, Jeanne T. Tate, Board Certified Adoption Attorney at Tate Healey Webster, was interviewed by Action News Jax to provide legal context in a complex adoption case out of Jacksonville. The story involved a family seeking to dissolve their adoption placement after years of ...
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07
Mar
Erica T. Healey Reappointed to Florida Bar’s Adoption Law Committee: Expert Guidance for All Paths to Adoption
At Tate Healey Webster, we firmly believe that safe, ethical, and successful adoptions begin with unparalleled legal guidance – for both adoptive families and birth parents. That’s why we are incredibly proud to announce that our distinguished attorney, Erica T. Healey, has been ...
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07
Mar
Securing Your Child’s Future: The Importance of U.S. Adoption Recognition
By: Barbara T. Ginn, Esq. , an attorney licensed in Florida and Ohio As a parent who has adopted a child from another country, you’ve undoubtedly experienced a rollercoaster of emotions and a myriad of legal processes. It is crucial to ensure your child’s legal status and rights ...
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07
Mar
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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07
Mar
Facing a Contested Adoption: What You Need to Know and How Tate Healey Webster Can Help
The journey towards adoption is filled with hope, anticipation, and sometimes a few bumps. Perhaps the most stressful situation, though, is when hopeful adoptive parents receive news a birth parent may contest the adoption. This situation occurs most often when the birth mother c...
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07
Mar
Navigating the Senate’s Decision on the Right to IVF Act
On June 13, 2024, the Senate voted on the Right to IVF Act, which did not pass, falling short at 48-47. In a nutshell, the Senate decided not to advance the bill that would have established federal protections for in vitro fertilization (“IVF”). At Tate Healey Webster, we underst...
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07
Mar
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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07
Mar
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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07
Mar
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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07
Mar
Social Security Benefits for Children in Foster Care
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 col...
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