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I am in a college composition class where we were required to put our most recent research essay "out into the public". I myself am adopted and it was a closed adoption, and so I wrote my essay about sealed adoption records and why they should be un-sealed for adults.
I would greatly appreciate if anyone would take time to comment on it, give their opinions on what my paper has to say about the debate and your thoughts/feelings concerning the topic. Thanks!
Remember - I have to present this forum to my composition class!
(the paper can be viewed as an attachment)
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I think your essay was very detailed and well written. I recently talked to the probate court in my town and have to petition the court for my records. I was adopted out through and agency but everything was closed adoption. When I contacted the agency they told me they made contact with my BM but she made the impression she did not want my info for she was not ready to contact me at this time. But because of this the agency can no longer contact her, and I am still left with nothing.
I have to write a letter to the judge explaining why and what I want out of my records. Your essay gave me some good info thanks
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jbwilliams, great essay. It covers lots of points.Its hard to know where some one is in their adoption voyage, so I will share only a few thoughts for your evaluation.All states have different methods for court contacts. If you know where your adoption was finalized, you can contact the Clerk of that court and get information on what the requirements are for court procedures.That information is free. The Clerk of the court will provide information as to the paper work required. Those paperwork requirements are procedural for the operation of the court. That clerk will not provide legal advice.Some states have forms that are required for court procedures, others require that you have direct contact with the judge through letters, etc. The legislators of each state determine the sealing of records. The judge enforces those laws.Should you decide to petition the court to unseal the records, it would be best to get advice from an attorney. He can determine if there is enough evidence to petition the court to unseal the records.I wish you the best.