Hausmann & Hickman, P.A. has spent more than 25 years focusing solely on Florida adoption and reproductive law. That focus — carried through over a thousand families created across the state — is what Ocean Ridge residents find when they call: board certified Florida adoption attorneys, including partner Amy U. Hickman, the Florida Bar’s 2011 Board Certified Attorney of the Year. We represent adoptive families through every legal step and provide birth mothers with guidance, supportive services, and resources in complete confidence, at no cost.
Ocean Ridge, FL
Ocean Ridge is a peaceful, scenic coastal town of about 1,800 residents on the barrier island between Boynton Beach and the Atlantic. Quiet beaches, residential charm, and carefully preserved natural beauty define the town, and community events keep neighbors connected. It offers the best of both worlds — serene ocean views with all of South Florida close at hand — and it is the kind of small community where the privacy of our process is especially valued.
Private Adoption in Ocean Ridge
Private adoption in Ocean Ridge is arranged through our private adoption placement program, with no involvement from the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF). The birth mother chooses the adoptive family for her baby, decides how much communication she wants during pregnancy, and sets the contact that continues after birth. Her choices lead; our legal work follows.
All services for birth mothers are free, and our team is available around the clock. Adoptive families receive full legal representation from the first consultation to the final hearing, with every requirement of Florida law handled carefully along the way.
The Private Adoption Process in Ocean Ridge
- Consultation: A confidential conversation about your goals and Florida’s legal framework.
- Adoption planning: The birth mother sets the plan — her chosen family and preferred contact.
- Placement: Our program brings the parties together privately and thoughtfully.
- Documentation and compliance: Consents and filings prepared to Florida’s exact requirements.
- Finalization: The court enters its final judgment, and the adoption is complete.
Why Choose Our Ocean Ridge Adoption Attorneys
Our attorneys focus exclusively on adoption and reproductive law across Palm Beach County and throughout Florida, and board certification in adoption law — held by only a select number of the state’s lawyers — anchors that work. Amy U. Hickman has placed hundreds of children for adoption and received the 2008 Congressional Angel in Adoption award. LGBTQ+ couples, single parents, and out-of-state residents all build families through our practice, which also covers stepparent, relative, adult, and interstate adoptions under the ICPC.
For Birth Mothers Considering Their Options
An unplanned pregnancy can make even a quiet town feel loud. Our team offers a calm, confidential place to think it through — at no cost, at any hour. You will get honest answers about how adoption works in Florida, and if you choose that path, you will pick your baby’s family and the contact you want going forward. If you choose differently, we will support that too.
Speak with an Ocean Ridge Adoption Attorney
Call 561-732-7030 or reach us through our contact page. Every conversation is strictly confidential, and birth mothers can reach our team at any hour at no cost.
Ocean Ridge Adoption Attorneys: Frequently Asked Questions
What does “private” mean in private adoption?
The placement is arranged directly through our firm’s program rather than through the state. DCF is never involved, and confidentiality protects every stage.
Can the birth mother decide on future contact?
Yes. She determines the communication during pregnancy and the contact after birth, and we document her preferences clearly for everyone.
What will this cost a birth mother?
Nothing at all. Every service we provide to birth mothers is free, around the clock.
How do we take the first step?
Call 561-732-7030. One confidential conversation will lay out your options — with no obligation attached.
Serving Ocean Ridge and Nearby Communities
From the barrier island to the mainland, we serve families across southern Palm Beach County. Explore these related pages:
