Growing Families With Heart Florida's Largest Adoption, Surrogacy & Donation Law Firm

Adoption Attorney in Boca Raton, Florida

Compassionate Support. Unmatched Experience. You’re in the Right Place to Build Your Family

Adoption is a life-changing journey that deserves experienced and compassionate legal guidance. Our board-certified adoption attorneys help families in Boca Raton navigate adoption with clarity, care, and confidence at every stage of the process.

About Us

Industry Leadership

Helped shape Florida adoption law, leaders on numerous state committees, and the only firm in FL with Assisted Reproductive Technology & ADOPT Fellow of Distinction.

Board-Certified, Specialized Attorneys

Five board certified adoption attorneys out of 28 in the entire state, with each attorney specializing in a specific area of family formation law.

120+ Years of Combined Experience

Over 5,000 families successfully helped with six offices across the state of Florida.

Helping the Most Vulnerable

Finalize adoptions for 150+ children each year pro bono, moving them from Foster Care into permanent homes.

Adoption Legal Services in Boca Raton

Tate Healey Webster provides comprehensive adoption and family formation legal services to individuals and families in Boca Raton and throughout South Florida. Our practice supports clients at every stage of the journey, from initial planning through finalization and long-term legal protection. Our Boca Raton adoption and assisted reproductive law services include:

Adoption services for adoptive parents and birth parents
Guidance through each stage of the adoption process
Foster care and DCF-related adoptions and finalizations
LGBTQ+ adoption and family formation
Surrogacy and donor-assisted reproduction
Assisted reproductive law and family formation agreements
Legal name changes related to adoption or family alignment
International adoption and recognition of foreign adoptions
Stepparent and relative adoptions
Adult adoption
DCF adoption finalizations

Because adoption and assisted reproductive law are the exclusive focus of our firm, we can provide experienced, ethical representation across a wide range of family-building circumstances while maintaining a child-centered approach in every case.

How We Help

Exclusive Focus on Adoption Law

Working with attorneys who practice exclusively in adoption law means your case is handled by a team that understands the legal and emotional complexities unique to adoption in Florida.

Ethical, Child-Centered Representation

Every decision we make is guided by what is best for the child, while respecting the rights and dignity of all parties involved.

Prepared for Complex Cases

From contested parental rights to interstate or DCF-related cases, experienced legal counsel helps anticipate challenges and protect your family from unnecessary delays.

Consistent Support From Start to Finish

Adoption involves many steps and moving parts. Dedicated legal guidance ensures continuity, communication, and steady progress from start to finish.

Experienced Adoption Lawyers The Benefits of Working With a Boca Raton Adoption Attorney

Whether you are hoping to grow your family through adoption, considering an adoption plan for your child, or stepping in to care for a relative, adoption involves both complex legal requirements and deeply personal decisions. Tate Healey Webster provides ethical, knowledgeable adoption representation to families throughout Boca Raton and South Florida. As Florida’s largest law firm exclusively focused on adoption and assisted reproductive law, our team brings unmatched experience, a child-centered approach, and a commitment to doing things the right way—every time.

Why We Do What We Do Hear the Stories of Families We've Helped

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If I didn’t have Tate Healey Webster involved, I really don’t think I would have gotten the adoption and I might have actually lost my grandson.

Liza Roth

We were referred to Tate Healey Webster and immediately they were super responsive & really helpful. The firm got it done!

The Maly Family

Does My Situation Require an Adoption Attorney?

Legal representation is strongly recommended for anyone involved in an adoption in Boca Raton or South Florida, including prospective adoptive parents, birth parents creating an adoption plan, relatives seeking to adopt, and caregivers involved in foster care or DCF cases. Adoption law can be especially complex when consent is disputed, when a child has lived in multiple states, or when a case involves the Florida Department of Children and Families. Even in cooperative adoptions, experienced legal guidance helps ensure all requirements are met, and your family’s future is protected.

Our Full Team

Family Formation Specialists Meet Our Team

At Tate Healey Webster, every team member specializes in a specific area of family formation law. You'll work with an expert attorney who has deep experience in your particular need—whether it's adoption, surrogacy, or another practice area.

Attorney Jeanne T. Tate

Jeanne T. Tate is a nationally recognized adoption law pioneer with 40+ years protecting children and families.

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Board-Certified Adoption Attorney

AV Preeminent rated by Martindale-Hubbell

Recognized as one of the Top 10 Attorneys statewide

Partner Erica T. Healey

Erica Tate Healey is a board certified adoption attorney, serves on the Florida adoption board certification committee, and has been recognized as a Florida Rising Star and Florida Super Lawyer since 2015.

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Board-Certified Adoption Attorney

Fellow of the Prestigious AAAA

Florida Super Lawyers Rising Star Every Year Since 2015

Partner Robert L. Webster III

Rob is the Vice President of the Florida Adoption Council and provides board-certified adoption and appellate expertise, guiding agencies, families, and attorneys through high-stakes litigation.

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Board-Certified Adoption Attorney

Awarded the Best in Tampa Award in the Adoption Category

Fellow of the Prestigious AAAA

Attorney Danelle D. Barksdale

Danelle is a board-certified adoption attorney who has guided thousands of families through secure Florida adoptions since 1999. Former Chair of the Florida Bar’s Adoption Law Certification Committee and Fellow of the AAAA, she is widely trusted for her experience, steady guidance, and attention to detail.

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Board-Certified Adoption Attorney

AV Preeminent Rated by Martindale-Hubbell

Has handled over 2,000 adoptions

Attorney Molly McCarthy

Molly McCarthy protects children and builds families with compassionate adoption advocacy across Northeast Florida.

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Admitted to the Florida Bar

Adoption & Asssisted Reproductive Law Attorney

Of Counsel Kevin J. Healey

Kevin J. Healey brings seasoned trial experience, supporting Tate Healey Webster’s adoption and TPR matters across Florida.

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Litigation Support Attorney

Founder and Operator of a Home Healthcare Company

Of Counsel Martha A. Curtis Boggs

Martha remains Of Counsel; board-certified in adoption law, and handles assisted reproductive law matters.

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Board-Certified Adoption Attorney

Pro Bono Program H.A.V.E A HEART Award

Fellow of the Prestigious AAAA

What to Expect: The Adoption Process in Boca Raton

1. Initial Consultation and Case Review

The process begins with a confidential consultation to understand your goals, explain how Florida adoption law applies, and outline potential paths forward.

2. Legal Preparation and Coordination

Our team prepares and reviews all required legal documents, coordinates with agencies or DCF when applicable, and ensures compliance with Florida law.

3. Court Proceedings and Finalization

Although our Boca Raton office is by appointment only, we represent families in adoption proceedings throughout South Florida and guide you through finalization.

4. Ongoing Guidance and Support

If additional legal steps are required after finalization, we remain available to support your family. General court information is available through Florida Courts Help.

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Why Choose Tate Healey Webster?

Choosing the right adoption attorney matters. Tate Healey Webster brings unmatched expertise, ethical rigor, and focused adoption representation to families in Boca Raton.

Focused Adoption Law Experience: Our firm practices solely in adoption and assisted reproductive law and includes multiple board-certified adoption attorneys.
Ethical, Team-Based Representation: Our structure ensures your case continues to move forward without interruption, even during evenings, weekends, or holidays.
Trusted Across Florida: Courts, agencies, and fellow attorneys statewide trust our firm with high-stakes adoption matters involving children and families.

Speak With a Boca Raton Adoption Attorney

Schedule a confidential consultation with our experienced adoption attorneys to discuss your situation and take the next step toward building or protecting your family in Boca Raton.

Frequently Asked Questions Adoption Attorney in Boca Raton, FL

How long does adoption take in Florida?

Timelines vary based on the type of adoption. Some stepparent or relative adoptions move quickly, while private, foster care, or contested cases may take longer.

Do I need to work with an adoption agency?

Not always. Florida permits private adoptions, and we also work closely with licensed agencies when appropriate.

What if a birth parent does not consent?

Florida law allows adoption to proceed in certain circumstances, such as when a child is abandoned. An adoption attorney can determine whether termination of parental rights may be applicable.

Can I adopt a child from another state?

Yes. Interstate adoptions must comply with the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC), which our firm regularly handles.

Client Testimonials Words from Families We’ve Helped

A wonderful experience adopting our son

We had a wonderful experience adopting our son from foster care thanks to Tate Healey Webster! Erica Healey and her team were not only knowledgeable, but were also so supportive...

Victoria M.

Everyone at the firm went out of their way for me

I want to let everyone know that I highly recommend this firm. I had an extremely strange case. Just about anything and everything that could’ve went wrong… went wr...

Liza R.

Made this dream come true for our family!

We had the best experience with Tate, Healey, and Webster Adoption attorneys. Briana was extremely helpful, putting us at ease the entire time through the process. Today was ado...

Jodi F.

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Adoption Attorney in Boca Raton, Florida

Compassionate Support. Unmatched Experience. You’re in the Right Place to Build Your Family

Adoption Legal Services in Boca Raton

Exclusive Focus on Adoption Law

Ethical, Child-Centered Representation

Prepared for Complex Cases

Consistent Support From Start to Finish

Experienced Adoption Lawyers The Benefits of Working With a Boca Raton Adoption Attorney

Why We Do What We Do Hear the Stories of Families We've Helped

If I didn’t have Tate Healey Webster involved, I really don’t think I would have gotten the adoption and I might have actually lost my grandson.

We were referred to Tate Healey Webster and immediately they were super responsive & really helpful. The firm got it done!

Does My Situation Require an Adoption Attorney?