Proof Of Adoption Records

Summary

To obtain proof of your half-brothers adoption in Maryland, you need to file a petition in the court that handled the adoption. Adoption records in Maryland are sealed and require a court order to access. Consulting with a Maryland family law attorney can provide guidance through this challenging process due to privacy laws.

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I'm trying to figure out how to get proof that my */* brother was adopted. It's for a cash settlement my mom had before she passed away in *. If I can show proof to the lawyer company that has this settlement that he was adopted then done of the shares will go to his kids because he has passed away as well
Hello ****. To get proof of your half-brother's adoption, you can:
- Request adoption records from the court that handled the adoption.
- Consult with a family law attorney for guidance.
Can you please provide your location to better assist you?
I'm in Chambersburg pa but the adoption would be in Hagerstown md
Hello ****. In Maryland, adoption records are sealed and require a court order to access. Here's what you can do:
- File a petition in the court that handled the adoption.
- Consult with a Maryland family law attorney.
Remember, this process can be challenging due to privacy laws.