State Regulation of Adoption Expenses
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Idaho

Birth Parent Expenses Allowed

Statute:
§ 16-1515

A parent who revokes a Consent to Adoption may be required to pay back any expenses paid by adoptive parent, including medical and living expenses, legal fees, and all other resonable costs.
The court shall determine the amount of the reimbursement.

Birth Parent Expenses Not Allowed

Statute:
§ 18-1511
Living expenses are not to extend beyond 6 weeks after the birth.
Financial assistance to the birth parent shall not exceed $2,000, without permission of the court.


Allowable Payments for Arranging Adoption

Statute:

Not addressed in statutes reviewed.


Allowable Payments for Relinquishing Child

Statute:
§ 18-1511
It is a felony to sell or barter a child for adoption or other purposes.


Allowable Fees Charged by Department/Agency

Statute:
§ 16-1506
The department or agency may require petitioner to pay all or any part of the cost of the investigation.


Accounting of Expenses Required by Court

Statute:

Judges, in their discretion, may order an accounting.