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 credentialed organization for family formation…
When a child enters the foster care system, birth parents often feel like they have lost control. But in Florida, birth parents still have the right to make one of the most meaningful choices available—pursuing a permanent plan for their child through adoption. This legal path is called a DCF…
Jeanne T. Tate, Esq. with Tate Healey Webster, has been awarded the Fellow of Distinction Award by the Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys (AAAA). This prestigious honor, considered the Academy’s highest distinction, is awarded to a Fellow who exemplifies excellence, integrity, and transformative leadership in the fields of adoption…
Click Here to Listen to Podcast or Press player on Podcast Player above. If you do not see the Podcast player, please refresh your screen. Navigating the vast array of emotions during the adoption journey is difficult, whether you’re an expecting mother looking to place, or a potential adoptive parent…
My sister had sole custody of her 10-year-old son, and my sister unexpectedly passed away last month. I am not sure who the dad is, and he has never been involved. I have emergency custody, but I would like to adopt my nephew. Is there any chance there are any…
My 2-year-old granddaughter’s mother passed away this year. My granddaughter has no medical diagnoses or special needs. I would like to adopt my granddaughter. Is there any chance there are any resources available to help me?
Navigating the cost of adoption can seem overwhelming, but there are several different ways for families to balance the scales. In this episode, Founder and President of HelpUsAdopt.org, Becky Fawcett, speaks to us about the hurdles she overcame when adopting, and why she decided to fund Help Us Adopt, a…
Board Certified Adoption Attorney Erica Healey has done it again! For the fourth year in a row, she has earned the Client’s Choice recognition from Avvo. This badge is earned from her influx of 5-star reviews from Clients rating her on her services in Adoption Law throughout the year.
If you are planning to have a home study completed to begin the adoption process, you may be wondering how long the home study is valid. Pursuant to Florida Statute 63.092(3), a “favorable preliminary home study is valid for 1 year after the date of its completion.”
The journey to adoption can be filled with twists and turns, legal terms, hard-to-understand concepts, and overwhelming emotions. Don't go it alone! Board Certified Adoption Attorney and Podcast Host Nicole Moore will help you navigate your journey to adoption with guest hosts who have been there, done that, and will…