I
placed my baby for adoption 20 years ago, and I do not want to
have contact with my biological child now. Can I prevent the release
of information that would identify me?
Yes.
You can file a disclosure veto as long as the adoption took place
before January 1, 2005.
The
disclosure veto, which allows both birth parents and adoptees to
prevent the release of information that would identify them, should
have been filed by November 1, 2004. If you did not file the disclosure
veto by that date, your identifying information is currently available
and will be released. This information will continue to be available
until you do file a disclosure veto.
WARNING:
The contents of these FAQs are intended as general legal information
only.
If
you have a personal problem, please consult a lawyer.
March
2005 |