[thesearchguru]

Many courts will open a sealed adoption file for medical reasons. Contact the court where your adoption was finalized and ask for a "Petition to Open a Sealed Adoption File". When you receive the form, fill it out carefully according to the instructions. Attach a letter from your Dr. stating your medical condition. It usually also helps to attach a copy of your amended birth certificate and a copy of your driver's license. Have your signature on the petition notarized.

I also recommend that you write the Judge a coverletter to go with your petition. It is wise to send the letter registered mail. Keep a copy of what you are sending to the court.

Sometimes, but not always, a medical request will suffice to get your sealed adoption file opened.




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Other great websites to check out:
http://www.adoptionchat.com
http://www.adoptionlists.com
http://www.adoption.com
http://www.adopting.org
http://registry.adoption.com/

[leagh]

I was told today that if I petitioned the court (Georgia) to open records, they would ask first if I had attempted to search through the state locators office (where I pay $300). Is this usually the case? and what do you recommend? Thanks

[bunny1]

what do they consider important medicial reasons to open up your sealed records? Mental condtions, are they consided? Or am I just reaching??
thank you

[thesearchguru]

Have a personal conversation with your family Dr. regarding any medical concerns that you have and ask the Dr. to write a letter to the Superior Court in the county where your adoption was finalized. Generally the rule is that the court will only consider "genetic" medical conditions as a valid reason for opening a file. However, I have seen the courts grant access for minor medical concerns and turn down access for major medical concerns. A lot depends on the personal opinion of the judge who is reviewing your petition.




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Other great websites to check out:
http://www.adoptionchat.com
http://www.adoptionlists.com
http://www.adoption.com
http://www.adopting.org
http://registry.adoption.com/

[mrse07]

Thanks for the encouragement.

[mrse07]

I did have my doctor write a letter and the state said "by law" they HAVE to contact her (my birth daughter) because of important genetic medical reasons.
So thank you for your advice....wish me luck!!