Adoption
- As a birth parent, I would like a copy of the original former certificate; how do I obtain a copy?
- Can someone look for the adopted person for me to see if they are interested in contact?
- What if I,as the former parent of the adult former sibling, registered with the Central Adoption Registry and I change my mind or move?
- How do I register with the Central Adoption Registry?
- I understand that not all family members can register with the Central Adoption Registry. Who can register?
- I understand Michigan has a Registry for former family members to register, what is it?
- I am a former family member and I don't know where the adoption took place, how do I get this information?
- As a former parent or an adult former sibling, what information can I request from an adoption record?
- As an adoptive parent, may I always obtain information from my adopted child's adoption file?
- I received nonidentifying information years ago about my adopted child. My child is now experiencing other problems, how can I obtain more current information?
- As an adoptive parent, I would like to locate the birth family members for my minor child, what do I need to do to find them?
- Where do I, as the adoptive parent, get information from my child's record?
- I am an adoptive parent of a minor child and would like to get information from my child's record. What type of information is available to me?
- Can I, as the adult adoptee, consent to the release of information about myself to my birth family by filing a statement with the Central Adoption Registry?
- Can the adult adoptee obtain a copy of the original birth certificate?
- Is there any recourse for me as an adult adoptee to gain identifying information if the birth parent has not filed a statement and my adoption occurred between the May 28, 1945 and September 12, 1980 time period?
- I am an adult adoptee, can someone look for my birth family for me to see if they are interested in contact or even be willing to give me updated medical information?
- What is the difference between identifying and nonidentifying information?
- What types of information can be released from an adoption record?
- I sent in my request for information along with any other requested items and fees required of the court or agency, now what can I expect?
- I know the court and/or agency that hold the adoption record. What do I do now?
- Where do I find a closed adoption record?
- How old does one need to be to request information from an adoption record?
- I've heard of stories where adult adoptees are reunited with their birth families. Is this common?
- Where can I review Michigan's adoption law?
- What information is available about a child I am interested in adopting?
- We recently adopted a child but have not yet received a birth certificate in our child's name. How do we apply for a certificate in the adoptive name?
- If a child is placed in our home and problems arise before the adoption is final, who do we contact?
- I live in Michigan and wish to adopt a child from another country; what is the process?
- I live in Michigan and wish to adopt a child from another state; what is the process?
- Does Michigan law permit parental consent (private) adoptions?
- Why must some children wait so long to be adopted?
- Can I adopt more than one child?
- Do I have to own my own home to adopt?
- Do I have to be married to adopt?
- What are the requirements to become an adoptive parent?
- How much does it cost to adopt a child?
- I've heard about birth parents trying to regain custody of the children they released for adoption. Could that happen to me if I adopt?
- Is it legal to hire a surrogate mother?
- I am now remarried and my spouse (stepparent) wishes to adopt my child(ren). What is the process?
- Can an attorney facilitate an adoption?
- How do I choose an adoption agency?
- What is the cost associated with having a family assessment completed?
- How long does the family assessment process take?
- What is a family assessment?
- I'm ready to begin the adoption process. What should I do first?
- I am interested in adopting a child. What options do I have?
