Categories Adoption, Legal

BIG NEWS FOR JACKSONVILLE!

Author Erica T. Healey Categories Adoption, Legal Posted on
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. She is admitted to the Florida Bar and…
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2026 Federal Adoption Tax Credit Increases: What Florida Adoptive Families Should Know

Author Erica T. Healey Categories Adoption, Legal, Subsidies Posted on
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 per child, up from $17,280 for 2025. This annual inflation adjustment helps…
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Tate Healey Webster Recognized for Trusted Leadership and Community Impact in Adoption Law

Author Jeanne T. Tate Categories Legal Posted on
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 children in need of permanent, loving homes. During the…
Categories Adoption Law, Legal, Parental Rights

Can an Unmarried Father Stop My Adoption Plan in Florida?

Author Erica T. Healey Categories Adoption Law, Legal, Parental Rights Posted on
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 adoption, even if he hasn’t been involved?”…
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Jeanne T. Tate Tapped to Advise on Federal Adoption Reform Legislation

Author Jeanne T. Tate Categories Adoption Attorney, Adoption Law, Legal Posted on
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 the Adoption Deserves Oversight, Protection, and Transparency…
Categories Adoption Law, Legal, Parental Rights

Terminating Parental Rights After Sexual Assault in Florida | Adoption Help

Author Erica T. Healey Categories Adoption Law, Legal, Parental Rights Posted on
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 their child for adoption, an even more painful…
Categories Adoption Attorney, Adoption Law, Legal, Uncategorized

Erica T. Healey Reappointed to Florida Bar’s Adoption Law Committee: Expert Guidance for All Paths to Adoption

Author Erica T. Healey Categories Adoption Attorney, Adoption Law, Legal, Uncategorized Posted on
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 reappointed to the prestigious Florida Bar’s Adoption…
Categories Adoption, Adoption Attorney, Adoption Law, Legal

Adoption Disruptions and Second Adoptions

Author Barbara T. Ginn Categories Adoption, Adoption Attorney, Adoption Law, Legal Posted on
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 unexpectedly,…
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