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When a couple adopts a child, are the adoption papers sealed and not available to the public?

Asked over 2 years ago - Amarillo, TX
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A couple that I know adopted a child whos father was incarcerated at the time of the adoption, but signed papers agreeing to the adoption. When he was releaded from prison, he was able to get the adoption papers with all the adoptive parents information. Is this legal?

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Answered over 2 years ago. Personal Injury Lawyer in Lubbock, TX.
Yes. In Texas, adoption records are usually available to the biological parents, adoptive parents and adopted child, as well as their attorneys, although a formal petition may have to be filed with the court for their release.
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