Quote From: jestam4I am currently looking for my brother whom my mother gave up as soon as he was born (4/25/76). He was born in Indiana. Their adoption records are closed and it has been very hard to get information. I have gotten the Non-Identifying Information on him. They say they cant give me the Identifying Information without attorney representation. How do you find an attorney who does this and what does it cost?? I would love to find him. Just to meet him once and talk to him would be AWESOME!!! I was 3 when he was born. My mom didnt have to give him up. She wasnt even raising me, my grandmother was and did. I feel like I have to pay the price for what my mother did. I understand using the choice of adoption for many reasons but when you use it as a means to run, shrug off your responsibilities, and revenge---that I dont understand. It affects a lot of people in certain circumstances. There doesnt seem to be a lot of support or information for siblings who are searching for other siblings. Just thought I would share a little of my story. Good Luck and GOD Bless to everyone out there searching. Tammy
INDIANA
Obtaining Non-Identifying Information: Adopted adults, birth parents, and adoptive parents may obtain non-identifying information.
Obtaining Identifying Information: Identifying information is provided through an Adoption Registry.
Using a Confidential Intermediary: This service is provided through the registry.
Using the Adoption Registry: For adoptions finalized before December 31, 1993, birth parents or adopted adults can request identifying information, which will be released only if consent is given from the party who is the subject of the request. If consent is not already on file, a confidential intermediary may be appointed. For adoptions finalized after December 31, 1993, adopted adults age 21 or older will receive identifying information on the birth parents if the birth parents have not filed an affidavit requesting non-disclosure at the time the adopted adult request is made. Adopted adults age 21 or older, adoptive parents of a minor, and birth siblings age 21 or older can request identifying information, which will be released if consent is given from the party who is the subject of the request. If no consent is on file, the State registrar will search for other birth siblings if they are 21 or older to see if they consent.
Contact:
Indiana Adoption History Registry
Attn: Registrar, Vital Records Division
PO Box 1964
Indianapolis, IN 46206
(317) 383-6280
Obtaining an Original Birth Certificate: An adoptee must petition the court in which the adoption was finalized to receive.
Providing Information: Medical, non-identifying, and identifying information can be provided by adopted adults, birth parents, adoptive parents, birth siblings, and, under certain circumstances, the spouse or a relative of a deceased adopted adult or a deceased birth parent.
(National Adoption Information Clearinghouse)
http://www.geocities.com/heartland/country/9577/
http://www.aci.net/schaefer/page60.html
Also, is that your posting on the www.registry.adoption.com for your sibling? Have you checked into the other person listed on the registry there named Edward? He was born only an hour away from your sibling. Just thought I would point that out in case you were unaware.
Best of luck to you!!
Cheryl
