Iowa State Regulation of Adoption Expenses Law
State Regulation of Adoption Expenses
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Birth Parent Expenses AllowedStatute:
§ 600.9(2)
Legal costs.
Pregnancy and birth-related medical care.
Living expenses of the mother.
Counseling provided to the birth parents.
Foster care for the child, if needed.
Birth Parent Expenses Not Allowed
Statute:
§ 600.9(2)
Living expenses other than room and board, and not to extend beyond 30 days after child's birth.
Counseling beyond 60 days.
Allowable Payments for Arranging Adoption
Statute:
§ 600.9(1)(b)
Any person assisting in the placement or adoption of a child shall not charge a fee that is more than usual, necessary, and commensurate with the services rendered.
Allowable Payments for Relinquishing Child
Statute:
§ 600.9(1)(a)
Except for an allowable expense, a birth parent shall not receive any thing of value for placing a child for adoption.
Allowable Fees Charged by Department/Agency
Statute:
§ 600.8(6)
A fee may be charged for any required investigations.
The fee may not exceed the reasonable cost of services rendered and be on a sliding scale based on ability to pay.
Accounting of Expenses Required by Court
Statute:
§ 600.9(2)
A petitioner shall file with the court a full accounting, in a report prescribed by the court, signed and verified, of all disbursements made in connection with the adoption.
