[gooddad]

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