American Samoa State Regulation of Adoption Expenses Law
State Regulation of Adoption Expenses
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American Samoa
Birth Parent Expenses AllowedStatute:
§ 45.0430(a)
Attorney's fees.
Charges and fees as approved by the court.
Birth Parent Expenses Not Allowed
Statute:
Not addressed in statutes reviewed.
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Allowable Payments for Arranging Adoption
Statute:
§ 45.0430(a)
No person may offer any money or other consideration in connection with an adoption with the exception of attorney's fees and court fees.
Allowable Payments for Relinquishing Child
Statute:
§ 45.0430(a)
No person may charge or accept money in connection with an adoption.
Allowable Fees Charged by Department/Agency
Statute:
§ 45.0430(a)
Charges and fees as may be approved by the court are allowed.
Accounting of Expenses Required by Court
Statute:
§ 45.0420(d)
A statement of any fee charged relative to the adoption is submitted to the court with the petition and states that no additional fees are charged.
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