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…
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…
APPLYING FOR A PASSPORT FOR A CHILD TO BE ADOPTED Sometimes the adoptive family may need to travel internationally before the adoption is finalized and before an amended birth certificate is issued after the finalization of the adoption. In Florida, to obtain a passport before finalization, you will need: A…
IRS AUDITS OF ADOPTION TAX CREDIT The Adoption Tax Credit was created by Congress in 1996 to encourage adoption by helping offset the costs. This laudable objective is being destabilized according to a report released by Fox News that 70% of taxpayers claiming the adoption tax credit were audited by…
FLORIDA ADOPTION LAWYER – JEANNE T. TATE – RECOGNIZED AS TOP 10 LAWYER Law Office(s) of Jeanne T. Tate, P.A. Jul 25, 2022, 11:17 ET TAMPA, Fla., July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The Law Office, P.A. of Jeanne T. Tate is honored to announce that its managing partner has been…
Claim your adoption, child, and stimulus tax credits in 2022. If your family finalized an adoption in 2021, Heart of Adoptions Alliance has great ways to find financial relief. When visiting with your accountant or tax preparer, ask about the Federal Adoption Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit, and Stimulus Tax Credits. You…
This amazing family is breaking down stereotypes about adoption in the LGBTQ+ community, and sharing their adoption journey with Podcast Host and Board Certified Adoption Attorney Nicole Moore. Between discussing the legalization of gay marriage and adoption, Charlotte's adorable viral TikTok video, Aaron's wise advice, and Ben's new gig as…
Intervention is a process by which a child who has been sheltered by the Department of Children & Families can be adopted privately by prospective adoptive parents of the birth parents' choosing.
When Jessica and Leo fell in love in college, they knew that getting married and starting a family together was inevitable. What they didn't realize is that their journey to creating a family would take them down a winding path filled with struggle and challenge. After 3 failed IUIs and…
Did you know that part of our practice includes Search and Reunions? An adult adoptee, or birth parent, will hire us to file a Petition to unseal their adoption records. It is highly discretionary for the court. We will then reach out to the birth parent or adoptee and ask…