Delaware State Regulation of Adoption Expenses Law
State Regulation of Adoption Expenses
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Delaware
Birth Parent Expenses AllowedStatute:
Tit. 13, § 928
Court costs.
Legal fees.
Birth Parent Expenses Not Allowed
Statute:
Tit. 13, § 928
No other payment is allowed.
Allowable Payments for Arranging Adoption
Statute:
Tit. 13, § 928
No person or organization shall receive any payment in connection with an adoption.
Allowable Payments for Relinquishing Child
Statute:
Tit. 13, § 928
No biological parent shall receive any sort of payment for the placement of a child for adoption.
Allowable Fees Charged by Department/Agency
Statute:
Tit. 13, §§ 916; 928
Court costs shall be paid by the petitioner.
The department or licensed agency may charge a service fee in the amount not to exceed the cost of services rendered.
Accounting of Expenses Required by Court
Statute:
Tit. 13, § 906(10)
An affidavit is to be attached to the adoption petition stating the service fees and other expenses paid, and attesting that no intermediary assisted in locating the child.
