In the US, at least at the time I was adopted, the probate court order finalizing the
adoption allows for the change of name. Back in that time supposedly (and this was a
State by State issue) the original birth information was sealed. What no one seems to
have noticed is that the probate court order that changes the name of the child lists both
the original name and the new name. duh.
Kathleen
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From: Foster, Coral A.<mailto:Coral.Foster@wwrc.virginia.gov>
To: cartwright@rootsweb.com<mailto:cartwright@rootsweb.com>
Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2009 7:01 AM
Subject: Re: [CARTWRIGHT] Adopted Children
I'm wondering if this depends on the date/time and maybe country of
origin too? Sorry I can't help.
Coral Anna
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[mailto:cartwright-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Mavis & Peter
Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2009 8:35 AM
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Subject: [CARTWRIGHT] Adopted Children
Am I right in thinking or assuming that any legally adopted child is
automatically given the surname of his or her adoption parents?
Pete Cavill
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