How can one get "sealed" adoption from South Carolia, ( Catholic Chairities) unsealed for finding out medical history of ones biological family?? I know I've tried before but it never had to do with medical issues..This time I NEED to know biological medical backround. Is there anyone that has been throught this that can direct me in the right way?? is it even possible??
Thank you so so much!!!
Have you tried the online adoption sites that match birth parents with adopted children? Both parties must be seeking to make the match work. If you haven't tried it lately, try it now. Also, go directly to Catholic Charities and see what they can tell you.
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Having been adopted through the same organization in 1948 (Virginia), I was told as recently as four (4) years ago, once they are sealed--it would take a Court Order to accomplish getting ANY information, even though I know my birth parents names.
BikerCCO has given you a good suggestion. Please follow-up.
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Here is the information to your SC Ombudsman . Use your state representatives to your fullest advantage. It is their duty and obligation to help you. They can direct you to the correct resources and make sure to have ALL of your concerns addressed.
The goal of the Office of the Ombudsman is to satisfactorily resolve or appropriately refer virtually any question, concern or request a citizen might have. An Ombudsman...
For assistance with your concerns: Governor's Office of Ombudsman 1200 Senate Street, Room 104 Columbia, South Carolina 29201 Telephone: (803) 734-5049 FAX: (803) 734-0396 Email: mark@gov.sc.gov Best of luck to you. May they expedite your search. Make sure you tell them it is necessary for a medical reason.
For assistance with your concerns: Governor's Office of Ombudsman 1200 Senate Street, Room 104 Columbia, South Carolina 29201 Telephone: (803) 734-5049 FAX: (803) 734-0396 Email: mark@gov.sc.gov
Best of luck to you. May they expedite your search. Make sure you tell them it is necessary for a medical reason.
Honestly, I am not certain whether this would be possible. Possibly the agency (or other facilitator of the arrangement) could retrieve that records for you or make initial contact to obtain permission to initiate a meeting/conversation between you.
I would strongly suggest youcontact an attorney. If the attorney who assisted with your adoption is unavailable for some reason you can fid a family law attorney at this LINK . Just click on your state or the state where the adoption took place.
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My child is adopted. He needed the sealed records opened. He contacted a Lawyer and the seal was broken, however, the biological parents names, age etc. has been blacked out. To find a parent/child, both have to be searching. I am not sure about all the States, but it seems to me, back in the 80's it became a law that after a child reaches a certain age, or for medical reasons the seals could be broken. If you know someone that works in the Catholic Charaties who would be kind enough to look in the files, the information is also there. That is however, very risky. Good luck to you, and I hope you are satisfied with what you discover. God bless
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