Before you decide to hire someone to research part of your family for you, there are several things to consider:

• What you really want
• How much you can afford?
• What you already have
• How likely it is that your "problem" really has an answer

A few years ago, we posted a series of articles to our site about my experience with a professional genealogist. Those who are considering hiring someone to help them with part of their research may wish to take a look at this series

http://www.rootdig.com/professional/

Michael