29
Jun
Erica T. Healey Appointed Vice Chair of the Florida Bar's Adoption Law Certification Committee
We are proud to share exciting news about our managing partner, Erica T. Healey. The President of The Florida Bar has appointed Erica to serve as Vice Chair of the Adoption Law Certification Committee. It is a recognition that reflects the respect she has earned among her peers a...
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Jun
After IVF Does Not Work: Understanding Your Options in Florida
You did everything right. You found the right clinic, you went through the injections and the monitoring and the waiting, and you did it again and again. Four rounds of IVF, and you are still not holding your baby. That kind of loss is real, and it deserves to be named before we ...
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23
Jun
The Post Birth Surrogacy Checklist: Birth Certificates, Social Security Numbers, Passports, and More
After months, and often years, of planning, appointments, legal preparation, and anticipation, the arrival of a child through surrogacy is an incredible milestone. For many intended parents, however, the work is not quite finished once their baby arrives. There are several import...
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15
Jun
Tate Healey Webster Attorneys Selected to Present at Prestigious AAAA Annual Conference in Santa Fe
Tate Healey Webster is proud to announce that three of our attorneys, Board Certified Adoption Attorneys Jeanne T. Tate, Erica T. Healey, and Robert L. Webster, were selected to present at the 2026 American Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproductive Attorneys (AAAA) Annual Con...
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09
Jun
Can Florida Grandparents Adopt a Child Who Is in a Permanent Guardianship?
What a Recent Court Win Teaches Us When Florida grandparents are raising a grandchild under a permanent guardianship, one question comes up more than almost any other: Can we adopt? And if so, how do we get started? The answer is yes, and a recent court victory by attorneys at Ta...
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01
Jul
What Are My Rights as a Birth Mother in Florida? What Every Expectant Mother Should Know
If you are pregnant in Florida and considering adoption, understanding your rights is the single most important thing you can do before making any decision. Not because the process is something to be afraid of, but because knowing what you are entitled to gives you the confidence...
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16
Jun
Open Adoption in Florida: What It Really Means to Stay Connected to Your Child
The number one fear I hear from expectant mothers considering adoption is the fear of never seeing their child again. It is real, it is valid, and it deserves an honest answer. The honest answer is this: open adoption means you do not have to say goodbye forever. And in Florida...
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02
Jun
Pregnant and Considering Adoption in Florida? Here Is What You Need to Know Before You Decide
If you just found out you are pregnant, and adoption has crossed your mind, the first thing I want you to know is this: you do not have to figure this out alone, and you do not have to have all the answers right now. I have been a board-certified adoption attorney in Florida for ...
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08
May
Florida HB 905: What the Foreign Influence Law Means for Surrogacy & Adoption
Florida's assisted reproductive law has changed. Governor DeSantis has signed House Bill 905 — the "Foreign Influence" bill — into law. Effective July 1, 2026, HB 905 is now amending Florida's gestational surrogacy statute and preplanned adoption agreement statut...
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12
May
Second Parent and Stepparent Adoptions in Florida. Securing Your Rights as a Parent
For many families, legal parentage does not automatically reflect the reality of the relationship. Taking the final legal step to secure parental rights is essential. When a Second Parent Adoption Is Needed A second parent adoption is often necessary when one parent is not biolog...
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Apr
Egg, Sperm, and Embryo Donation in Florida. Protecting Your Family from the Start
For many intended parents, donor arrangements are a key part of building a family. Whether you are considering egg donation, sperm donation, or embryo donation, the legal structure behind that decision matters just as much as the medical process. At Tate Healey Webster, attorneys...
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Apr
Understanding Surrogacy Law in Florida. What Intended Parents Need to Know
Building a family through surrogacy is a meaningful and often complex journey. In Florida, the legal framework surrounding assisted reproductive technology is well-defined, but navigating it correctly is essential to protecting your family from the very beginning. At Tate Healey ...
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