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Originally Posted by Aella
But when she gave the child up for adoption, it wasn't the case, right? Whatever the practice is now, it's a violation of her trust in the laws to apply it retroactively.
Why is this case even being argued?
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Actually, birthparents have never been promised their identify would never be known. In some states they were told the original birth cert would be sealed and not released. However, the names of the birth parents exists on many other documents that are not sealed. Once an adoptee knows where to look the identity is right there - legally.
I also ask you to consider the fact that an agreement was made that will impact the adoptees life without their consent. The adoptive parents and birthparents may make a deal but the adoptee was not given a voice and they are the party most impacted. It as if you are saying that when a person is pregnant they can sign a contract with another adult stating that their child will have to marry the other person. The child has no say but would be expected to be bound by the agreement made by the adults before their birth. Would that be fair? Adoption is supposed to be based on the best interest of the child - not the adults.