[chickenrunshrek]

Don't bring legal action against them. Unless you had a post placement contact agreement written into the final adoption decree then you are probably have no legal standing. A decent probate lawyer can confirm that for you in a very quick consultation. Check with legal aid in your area if you can't afford one. Bringing legal action against them will certainly put them on the defensive and push them farther away. Write them a pleasant letter (or call them and meet somewhere) outlining the sort of contact that you desire. Chances are that they are so busy adjusting to their new family structure that they don't know how to handle the relationship with you. Sometimes adopting the child of someone that you know and care for is much harder than adopting a stranger's child. It sounds as though you all had a good relationship before and I'm sure that you can build on that and come to terms with this new reality. Good luck!