I
did not hear about the changes to the law concerning adoption
in Alberta and I did not file a disclosure veto. Is there anything
I can do to prevent contact with my biological child?
If
the adoption took place before January 1, 2005, you can still file
a disclosure veto. But until that veto is received by the Post Adoption
Registry, your identifying information will be available.
If
the adoption takes place after January 1, 2005, neither birth parent
nor adoptee can file a disclosure veto. However, it is possible
for them to file a contact preference with the Post
Adoption Registry indicating that they prefer not to be contacted.
Then, if either one applies to the Registry for information, he
or she will be advised of the other’s preference. However, these
contact preferences are not legally binding.
WARNING:
The contents of these FAQs are intended as general legal information
only.
If
you have a personal problem, please consult a lawyer.
February
2005 |