State Regulation of Adoption Expenses
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Colorado

Birth Parent Expenses Allowed

Statute:
§ 19-5-213

Attorney fees and other charges and fees as may be approved by the court.
Physicians and attorneys may charge reasonable fees for professional services.


Birth Parent Expenses Not Allowed

Statute:

Not addressed in statutes reviewed.

Allowable Payments for Arranging Adoption

Statute:
§ 19-5-213(b)
No person other than an adoption exchange or licensed agency may charge or receive money for locating or identifying a child or natural parent for adoption or a prospective adoptive parent.


Allowable Payments for Relinquishing Child

Statute:
§ 19-5-213(a)
No person shall offer or charge any money or other consideration in connection with the relinquishment and adoption.


Allowable Fees Charged by Department/Agency

Statute:
§ 19-5-207.5(4)
A person who is subject of a home study report and investigation conducted by a county department shall be required to pay, based on ability to pay, the cost of the investigation.


Accounting of Expenses Required by Court

Statute:
§ 19-5-208(4)
The adoption petition shall be accompanied by a standardized affidavit disclosing all fees, costs, or expenses charged or to be charged by any person or agency in connection with the adoption.