AnswerThe adoption process in the US can be long and confusing. First you need to contact an adoption specialist who will send you information on adoption. Then the adoption specialist explains adoption to you and helps you make an adoption plan. Once all of the legal paperwork is completed a child is placed with you in your home and checks are performed throughout the child's life to see how they are adjusting.

AnswerThe first place to start is finding a lawyer who can help find and open closed records. You may also try hiring a private investigator who may be able to help.

Answerthe pros of open adoption, you will be able to see your child and keep in touch with your child, the cons it may hurt not to be with your child, maybe you will have feeling of jealousy or regret.