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Adoption by step parent

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Smiley

Smiley Report 30 Dec 2009 20:18

When there is an adoption by a step parent is there still a "file" to be had by the adoptee?
The adoption happened in 1978, child born 1971.
Natural mother is deceased and adoptive father is not talking. The child, now 38, would like to know who his natural father is, there is no name entered on his orignal birth cert.
Thank you for any help
Sam

sonear

sonear Report 30 Dec 2009 20:26

Hi Sam
I was adopted by a Step parent and a Natural parent and did have an adoption file.

Researching:
Edward James B BONNEY. SOUTHPORT, ORMSKIRK, LANCASHIRE.

SylviaInCanada

SylviaInCanada Report 30 Dec 2009 22:12

Would the birth father's name necessarily be on the adoptive record though?


sylvia

Researching:
My brother, photo taken in September 1991 just a couple of weeks before he died. ............................................................ To help us and to get better results, please post as much detail as you can, especially name, date(s) and place. Also say what you already know.

sonear

sonear Report 30 Dec 2009 22:34

I didnt have my birth fathers name on the adoption file I was given,

Researching:
Edward James B BONNEY. SOUTHPORT, ORMSKIRK, LANCASHIRE.

Smiley

Smiley Report 31 Dec 2009 00:43

Thank you for your replies.
No the fathers name may not be on the file, but it is another avenue to explore.
Thanks again
Sam

Gwyn in Kent

Gwyn in Kent Report 31 Dec 2009 19:38

I know someone adopted by a step parent.
The adoption file included the natural father's name, although he had not been named on the birth certificate.


Gwyn