Adoptions

[Headbanger Veron]

Does anyone know whether it's possible to find out whether someone was legally adopted, without applying for an adoption certificate if it isn't certain one exists?  A good friend of mine has just discovered he has a half brother, who he has always thought was his cousin - turns out that this "cousin"  was adopted by my friend's aunt after his mum gave birth out of wedlock.

He is just trying to find out a bit more about it, without being insensitive - I think all the people concerned are on pretty good terms so he may be able to find out more from the person himself - but he knew I was interested in tracing the family history and I said I would ask on here!

Any help appreciated.

Cheer Veron

[dinkey]

You could try this website for details.

http://www.adoptionmatch.co.uk/

good luck

dinkey

[Headbanger Veron]

thanks Dinkey, I'll pass it on.

Veron