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Georgia State Regulation of Adoption Expenses Law

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State Regulation of Adoption Expenses
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Georgia

Birth Parent Expenses Allowed

Statute:
§ 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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