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Changes to Florida’s Private Adoption Laws, Taking Effect July 1, 2024

Author Danelle D. Barksdale Categories Adoption, Adoption Attorney, Adoption Law, Legal Posted on
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 brief summary…
Categories Adoption, Adoption Law, International Adoption, Legal

Florida’s Surrendered Infant Law Gets a Big Heart: How HB 775 Benefits Mothers, Children, and Prospective Adoptive Families

Author Erica T. Healey Categories Adoption, Adoption Law, International Adoption, Legal Posted on
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 proud that lawmakers consulted with one of our attorneys, Jeanne T. Tate, in…
Categories Adoption, Adoption Law, International Adoption, Legal

A Change in International Adoption:

Author Daneille Stewart, Florida Registered Paralegal (FRP, CP, FCP) Categories Adoption, Adoption Law, International Adoption, Legal Posted on
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 story grows. In 2022, we saw 1,517 such stories unfold, and although…
Categories Adoption Attorney, Adoption Law, Foster, Legal

Social Security Benefits for Children in Foster Care

Author Barbara T. Ginn Categories Adoption Attorney, Adoption Law, Foster, Legal Posted on
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 collect social security checks for children…
Categories Adoption, Adoption Attorney, Legal, Parental Rights

Birth Parents: Become Informed Before Making an Adoption Plan

Author Jeanne T. Tate Categories Adoption, Adoption Attorney, Legal, Parental Rights Posted on
Making an adoption plan is a brave and courageous decision.  If you are exploring adoption as an option or have made a decision to place your child for adoption you should make sure to become informed about your rights.  An adoption attorney can provide you not only an overview of…
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Hospital Packing List for Adoptive Parents

Author Barbara T. Ginn Categories Adoption, Adoption Attorney, Adoption Law, Legal Posted on
Hospital Packing List for Adoptive Parents So, you are adopting an infant, and you get that much-awaited call telling you that your baby is on the way! Whether you have expected the call for months because of a lengthy match period or whether the call was completely unexpected and out…
Categories Adoption, Adoption Attorney, Adoption Law, Legal

Federal Adoption Tax Credit Increases To $15,950

Author Nicole Ward Moore Categories Adoption, Adoption Attorney, Adoption Law, Legal Posted on
Federal Adoption Tax Credit Increases To $15,950 The IRS issued Rev. Proc. 2022-38 on October 18, 2022, and the details of the Federal Adoption Tax Credit for adoptions finalized in 2023 are as follows: For adoptions finalized in 2023 the maximum credit will be $15,950 and the maximum credit will…
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Is It Too Late To Adopt? The Adoptee Is An Adult.

Author Barbara T. Ginn Categories Adoption, Adoption Attorney, Adoption Law, Legal Posted on
IS IT TOO LATE TO ADOPT? THE ADOPTEE IS AN ADULT. Often times, we are contacted by individuals who are concerned their ability to adopt has expired by virtue of the proposed adoptee having reached the age of majority. We love to bring joy and hope when we explain that…
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Pregnant or Parenting: 5 Questions You MUST Ask an Adoption Lawyer

Author Jeanne T. Tate Categories Adoption, Adoption Attorney, Adoption Law, Legal Posted on
Are you pregnant and considering adoption? Are you an adoptive parent looking to start an adoption journey?  If the answer to either of those questions is yes, you will need an adoption lawyer. Why Do I Need to Consult an Adoption Attorney? Although many adoptions go through seamlessly, others hit a…
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Navigating the Cost of Adoption

Author Jeanne T. Tate Categories Adoption, Adoption Attorney, Adoption Law, Legal Posted on
Navigating the Cost of Adoption Adoption costs in the U.S. vary widely and can cost anywhere from $0 to $50,000 or more, depending on the type of adoption.  Money to help defray the cost of adoption is available from both governmental and private-sector sources. These are the major ones: Federal…
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