QUESTION
How hard is it to get a sealed adoption record opened in superior court?
Asked on May 06th, 2014 on Child Custody - Washington
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My mother had a son in the 60's she had adopted. I believe I have found him but he would like the original record. Adoptive and biological parents are all deceased. What is considered good cause to get a sealed adoption record opened in superior court?
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Only the relinquishing parent and the adopted child can open this record if both agree or there is proof of a medical issue which could be helped by having information. It all goes through the state and not the court.
Answered on May 06th, 2014 at 4:21 PM