Doe v. Ward Law Firm, P.A.

JUSTICE BURNETT:

John and Jane Doe (collectively “Does”) appeal the Court of Appeals’ Order denying them access to their child’s (“Child”) adoption records maintained by the Ward Law Firm (“Law Firm”) and the Spartanburg County Clerk of Court (“Clerk of Court”). Doe v. The Ward Law Firm, P.A., Op. No.2001-UP-377 (S.C. Ct.App. Filed July 26, 2001). We reverse and remand.

FACTS

The Does adopted Child by Order of the Spartanburg County family court on December 23, 1983. Child has experienced a host of medical ailments including both physical and mental problems. Within the first months of Child’s…