how likely is it to actually get my files-MI?

Hi MI75, are you looking for NonID Adoption Info from the State of Michigan? It appears you have 2 sources, your written request to the "appropriate person" which I assume is the State and then the phone call to your local courthouse. From what you've indicated, both groups seem to be open to help you. Adoption.com's Search & Reunion forum has a Michigan search site with search info that might be helpful. I have a Michigan search site that also might be useful: [url=http://tmusso.com/states/michigan.html]Tina's Michigan Adoption Information Page[/url] I hadn't been on this site for about a year. I eventually found both birthmother & birthfather and other family members. It's quite a process. Finding your genetic identity is a right we should all have open to us. Good luck in your most important search. Carol.

I did this same thing. When I turned 18 I contacted the law firm that handled my adoption. I then had to write a letter to a specific judge telling her why i wanted my information. I had the same reaction you did...what other reason do I need? But what i ended up saying was basicially that I wanted to know medical information and that i wanted to tell my birthmother that I turned out ok. I inforced the fact that i wasnt mad about being up for adoption I just want to know. I also said that "you cant know where your going in life, till you know where you've come from". Best of luck with your search, some states have strict laws and you cant receive information. In my case i got my file 1 week after I requested it and now I live with my biological dad. But no everyone has this outcome.

It's unusual to obtain your medical history/files with identifying information in a sealed records state. I live in NY and had what my doctors deemed a 'medical emergency' back in October of 2009, and the state still denied me access to JUST biological medical history [I didn't request any other information because my sole concern was finding out whether or not I had a history of breast cancer in my biological genes]. So, the answer to your question is 'probably not' - - unless you write to a judge who happens to be sympathetic to your situation. KB9110, do you live in a sealed records state? If so, you're the exception to the rule, really! When I inquired about petitioning the court in NYS for my original birth certificate and medical history I was told that I would have to hire a lawyer to represent me and present a compelling case in court, i.e. have a really outstanding reason as to why I needed my information. Like KB9110, I wish I could just go before a judge and say "I want this info because it is rightfully mine, simply because I was born, and no I'm not mad that I was placed for adoption, I just want my information and to let my biological family know that I am doing well." But, in most sealed records states, that would never be good enough. In your case - a 'good cause' is most likely some kind of medical emergency. I've read a few instances when a pregnant adoptee requested med history because she wanted to make sure she wouldn't experience any unforeseen health issues while pregnant or during delivery, and it was released. I think that the court that handled your adoption will release your non-identifying information and probably not any identifying information or your original birth certificate. In MI - 1. On or after May 28, 1945 but before September 12, 1980 You can obtain your name, the names of biological siblings at the time of termination, and identifying information on both birth parents if both parents have filed statements of consent to release identifying information in the Central Adoption Registry (CAR). You can obtain your name, the names of biological siblings at the time of termination and identifying information on one birth parent if that parent has filed a statement of consent in CAR. You can obtain your name, the names of biological siblings at the time of termination and the name of a birth parent who is deceased. 2. Before May 28, 1945 or on or after September 12, 1980 You can obtain your name and the names of biological siblings at the time of termination if a birth parent has not filed a statement of denial with CAR. You can obtain identifying information on any birth parent who has not filed a statement of denial with CAR. So, basically, if your DOB falls AFTER September 12, 1980, you can get your name at birth [if any] and names of biological siblings IF your biological mother/father did not sign paperwork that denies you the right to that information. You'll also get their info as long as they didn't sign paperwork that denies you the right to that information [see [url]http://www.mare.org/Search/RelBroc.html][/url]. Hope that helps...