Frequently Asked Questions
 

·          How does the “No Find No Fee” Contract work?

Name Search: Triad Ties will send you a signed contract agreeing to do the name search and will also state that no fee is payable unless the search is successful. The fee is payable only AFTER the birth name or amended name is found. Triad Ties will not request an advance payment.

Complete Search: Triad Ties will send you two signed contracts. One for the name search or confirmation of a name you might have. A second contract will be for the locator search. A fee is payable only after each search is successfully completed. No advance fees are required.

·          Does everyone pay the same fee?

The fee will depend on the year of birth and the type of information that you have. No two searches are the same so the fees will vary. I will be able to give you a firm search cost once I review your search information.

·          How long does a search take?

Most name searches are resolved within 48 hours. The majority of locator searches are resolved within a few weeks or months.  However, some locator searches can take from one day to a year. The searches that are not quickly resolved generally include a common name, an alias name or fictitious information given to a Social Worker at the time of relinquishment.

·          What information do I need to give you to start the search?

If you are looking for an adoptee: I would need the adoptee’s date of birth (or estimated date of birth), county of birth and the birthmother’s maiden name. If the child was given a first name or if the birthfather was named at the time of birth this information would also be helpful.

If you are looking for a birth parent: I would need the adoptee’s date of birth, county of birth, your amended name and the maiden name of your adoptive parent. I would also need a copy of your non-identifying information from the adoption agency that facilitated the adoption. If you do not have this information I can help you request it. Adoptive parents may also have information that is helpful.

·          What kind of information will I get when the locator search is completed?

You would receive the current name and address of the person that you are looking for. I will also provide any public records information that I find such as marriages, divorces, children and former addresses.

·          What kind of guarantees do you provide?

My only guarantee is that you will not pay for a search if it is not successful. I cannot guarantee the outcome of any reunion as a result of the search.

·          What is the best way to make contact?

The best way to make contact is with a letter and a snapshot. I can help you construct a letter that does not contain any “hot spots” that might take your reunion off track. I do not generally recommend a phone call for the first contact. The person who is found needs processing time to consider your request…just as you had processing time to decide to search.

·          Who makes contact once the search is completed?

I wholeheartedly recommend that only the persons involved in the relinquishment or adoption make contact. It is not a good idea for a third party to make that contact for you.

·          Do you provide post reunion services?

Yes…that is part of my total fee. If your birthmother/birthfather is found and they would like some a face to face support group reference in their area I can provide those. I also have a great “reading list” that is helpful for pre-search and post-reunion issues.