I am new to this posting board, but I would like to encourage anyone needing Adoption information concerning an Adoption in Wisconsin, be aware of the Wisconsin Adoption Search Law, Stat 48.432 and Stat 48.433. The Wisconsin Dept of Health and Family Services in Madison administers the INFORMATION that you seek. The TRIAD groups are the Birth Parents, Adoptive Parents, and the Adoptee. The Law protects the right of EACH. At age 18, an adoptee can request non-identifying social history of the Birth Parents and medical and generic info of the Birth Parents. At age 21, an Adoptive can request a search for the Birth Parents, and with both Birth Parents consent, obtain identifying info. THIS RIGHT TO OBTAIN ADOPTION INFORMATION IS NOT WELL KNOWN. If an Adoptive was adopted in ANOTHER state, the laws of that state determines access to the information. If I can help anyone, contact me. Jack R. Nasep, Adoption Search Volunteer

Hello:
I would like to speak with you.
Please contact me.
Thank you.
Martha

Hi, Martha, how can I help? Jack, search volunteer

Can you email me @ marthae101@sbcglobal.net
Thank you.
Martha~

Yes, right away. Jack

What do the courts charge for the search--(when the adoptee turns 21).
Jennifer G.

Hi, there are two possible searches for information:
1) Request for non-identifying information on your birth parents. The search is done by the State of Wisconsin, or the adoption agency. The cost for this search is an amount to not exceed $150, per law (could be less). Information such as Race, Nationality, Education, Occupations, hobbies & talents, sibling info, birth grandparent social history, ages of BPs at the time of your birth, and the reason for the adoption is usual. I can get the address to request, if you want it.

2) Search for and contact birth parents: The cost depends on how long the search and contact takes. I have heard amounts up to $300 are normal, but not the max. The state/agency would tell you upfront approx how much the cost would be. Jack, search volunteer

I know the non id and id difference, etc. as I am a search vlunteer too. $300 plus WOW!
I just wanted to pass along the info and include the amount charged.
Thanks
Jennifer G.

I understand Jennifer. The identifying search can result in the birth parents NOT wanting contact, too. In my experience of over 25 years as a volunteer, the search and contact is more positve, than negative, by far.

Those searching in Wisconsin should consider posting on a "Wisconsin Only" free adoption registry site, www.icareregistry.com. This site has a message board, also. The founder of the site, Mary, is an author, and one of the best adoption searchers in the United States, I believe. Jack

Yes, most contacts, re-unions are positive. I'll pass along the website. Thank you.
Jennifer G.