California search: Don't want to get ripped off

April 29, 2008

I am searching for my aunt who was adopted in 1952. She was inspired by the open adoption of my son.

I have birth mom name per the adoption decree. I am going to start a search, but the websites are overwhelming. Any advice, particularly since what I have might be a maiden name.

Any guess what sections 220 and 224 of the California Civil Code were in 1952. I assume that it was some sort of abandonment procedure.

Also, is it possible that the birth mom's last name might be misspelled in the adoption decree.

Thanks

Sun8

May 13, 2008

personally i wouldnty pay for any of the search sites until it is a last resort. I have a CA birth index if you want to pm or email the birthmoms name. It will show the babies name, if named, or babygirl.... if not named and may show a double listing showing the mothers maiden name and the fathers name. it the name you have is a married name I may be able to find the maiden name as well.