What is the minimum information you need to start searching?

I can take on cases with minimal information. I have successfully solved searches with as little information as the adoptees date of birth. With success, I have worked for birth mothers who were so traumatized by the process of surrendering their child that they were unable to recall their child's date of birth.

What do you require to begin your search?

I provide a written contract to all my clients. Once the signed contract is received along with any pertinent information known by my clients I will begin their search.

How long does it take? What's the longest it takes?

Every adoption case is different, however, the average time is within one month. Of course, the more information provided to me the more expedient a case should be.

What do you charge?

My fee range is $2000 to $2500 on a sliding scale basis.  Many factors affect this price and will be discussed on a one to one basis.

Why can't I just search online?

It's an unfortunate mistake for the birth child to assume that he/she would still find their birth mother under her maiden name. Of course, some birth mothers never marry but 95% of the time they are found with a name change. The same is true for a birth mother looking for a child who has more than likely had a name change. Reunion registries can be very successful, however, because there are so many different registries today, it has become increasingly difficult. I would recommend highly to anyone searching that they register with I.S.R.R.

I.S.R.R. International Soundex Reunion Registry
http://www.plumsite.com/isrr/

Do you ever work pro bono?

At my discretion, I will conduct searches for those looking for their birth parents/child for health reasons or extreme circumstances.