Former family members may wish to contact the court where the former mother's
parental rights were terminated to ask if their records hold any information
that might identify the court or agency where the child was placed. With
that information then, the former family could make a request of the court
or agency. It is not uncommon for former family members to contact a number
of courts within a given area in the state to request if they hold the adoption
record. Generally, the court that would hold the record of adoption is the
Family Division
of Circuit Court (formerly the probate court).
If you believe the adoption occurred in another state, you may wish to contact that state. Some individuals will also register on the International Soundex Reunion Registry.