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Georgia State Regulation of Adoption Expenses Law
State Regulation of Adoption Expenses
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Georgia
Birth Parent Expenses AllowedStatute:
§ 19-8-13(c)
Medical expenses related to pregnancy.
Hospital costs for birth of child.
Expenses for placement and adoption.
Birth Parent Expenses Not Allowed
Statute:
Not addressed in statutes reviewed.
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Allowable Payments for Arranging Adoption
Statute:
Not addressed in statutes reviewed.
Allowable Payments for Relinquishing Child
Statute:
§ 19-8-24
It is unlawful for any person or entity to directly or indirectly offer inducements to a parent to relinquish their child.
Allowable Fees Charged by Department/Agency
Statute:
§ 19-8-13(b)
A fee must be paid to the clerk of the court for the filing of the adoption petition established by § 15-6-77 and 77.1.
Accounting of Expenses Required by Court
Statute:
§ 19-8-13(c), (d)
Each petitioner must file a report fully accounting for all disbursements made.
Each attorney must file an affidavit detailing all legal fees.
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