There is a six month period after placement before the adoption is finalized in the courts. In that case, the adoptive parents proceeded with the adoption even though they knew that the birth father had not been properly notified, and that he would want to parent the child if he knew about the adoption. Their adoption was not handled by an agency, and if it had been it is unlikely that it would have proceeded under those circumstances. The decision to open a closed adoption is yours. Adoption records still remain closed, although many states have new open records legislation in the works.
Many adoptive parents choose to open closed adoption for the benefit of their children.
My mother and sister attended the presentation with me. I have to admit that I was not sure what to expect and really did not feel that I would take away any lasting impressions. I was sorely mistaken. Kathy and Tom were open and down to earth. I was impressed not only with their professional knowledge but with the sharing of their personal experiences, honesty and emotions.