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I am looking to obtain paternity information from the State of North Carolina. I was born in Charlotte on December 23, 1969, and placed for adoption by Catholic Social Services. I have known that I was adopted since a very young age. I am now 34 years old and preparing for the birth of our first child in August. I know very little about my biological origins, and would like to know what I am passing along to my son. A few years ago, I was told by Catholic Social Services that in order to obtain this information, I need a court order, and must have a reason for obtaining such an order, like needing a transplant or something equally bad. At that time, I didn't pursue any further, but now I want my records unsealed. I have little interest in meeting my birth parents: I do not feel that there is any positive in tracking them down after all these years. My adoptive family is my family, and that's that. I would certainly not decline if they did want to meet me, though. I harbor no ill will and I will always be thankful to them for giving me a chance to live.

I currently reside in the suburbs of Detroit, MI. I am 6'0" tall and large built, weighing 255 lbs. I have fair skin, blonde hair and blue eyes. I believe myself to be Northern European in heritage, maybe Scandanavian. I'm sure that I could get a lawyer that would take my case, but I don't have the time or financial resources to make it happen. Any advice on my situation would be very helpful...