If you're estranged from your father, some days can be harder than others. Birthdays and holidays are especially tough. If you're looking to get back in touch, or even just get some answers about your dad, we're here to help. Instant Checkmate created a guide for how to approach the personal journey of finding your father. Instant Checkmate is an easy way to anonymously find information about your dad without the risk of him knowing you're looking for him. For detailed information about finding your father, read the original post here: https://www.instantcheckmate.com/crimewire/find-my-father/

1. HOW DO I FIND MY FATHER?

2. The trauma from
having an absent
parent rarely
goes away.

3. No matter how
much time
passes, holidays,
birthdays, and
milestones are
especially tough.

4. If you’re getting
married, having a
baby, or just want
to know more
about the father
you never really
knew, we can help.

5. There’s a risk-free way to look up
your dad: use a completely
anonymous people search engine.

6. There’s a risk-free way to look up
your dad: use a completely
anonymous people search engine.
But first, think it through.

7. WHY WOULD I WANT
TO FIND MY DAD?

8. No matter when your father walked out of your
life, you probably feel resentment towards him.

9. Even if you have moved on and don’t want him in
your life, there are important reasons to find him.

10. ASK YOURSELF
THESE QUESTIONS:

11. Do you have any
siblings you don’t
know about?

12. Are there any
hereditary health
risks you should
know?
Do you have any
siblings you don’t
know about?

13. Even if you
just want to
satisfy a lifelong
curiosity, that’s
reason enough to
look him up.

14. FIND OUT
WHO YOUR FATHER IS

15. Start by gathering all the information you have.
FIND OUT
WHO YOUR FATHER IS

16. Start by gathering all the information you have.
If you’re not sure who he is, make a list of
possible candidates
FIND OUT
WHO YOUR FATHER IS

17. Gather as much information as possible:
• First and last name
• The city he was last known to be
living in
• If you can’t find that out, start with
the city where you were born
• His age, or at least a reasonable guess

18. Find Your Dad
Once you have a
name, run it
through Instant
Checkmate’s people
search engine.

19. Useful Tips
If you have
information on
any of his close
friends, try entering
their names. Your
dad may come up
under “Possible
Associates.”

20. Try searching your
mom’s name. You
might find your
dad under the
“Possible Related
Persons” section.
Useful Tips

21. Search your own
name on Instant
Checkmate. You
may find your
father’s name
through people
related to you.
Useful Tips

22. WHAT CAN I FIND IN A
BACKGROUND CHECK? ?

23. • Known aliases
• Current and old addresses
• Contact information
• Related people (family members
you didn’t even know you had)
• Criminal History
• Social Media Profiles
WHAT CAN I FIND IN A
BACKGROUND CHECK? ?

24. Remember That Running A Background Check
on Instant Checkmate is Completely Private.

25. Your father won’t know that you are searching
for him until YOU are ready to reach out.

26. USE INSTANT CHECKMATE TO
FIND YOUR FATHER
Just because you don’t
have a past, doesn’t mean you
can’t have a future.
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