Kansas State Regulation of Adoption Expenses Law
State Regulation of Adoption Expenses
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Birth Parent Expenses AllowedStatute:
§ 59-2121(a)
Reasonable fees for legal and other professional services.
Actual expenses, including medical costs for mother and child.
Mother's living expenses.
Expenses incidental to the adoption.
Birth Parent Expenses Not Allowed
Statute:
§ 59-2121(a)
Fees for legal and professional services performed outside the State shall not exceed the customary fees for similar services performed within the State.
Allowable Payments for Arranging Adoption
Statute:
§ 59-2121(c)
Knowingly and intentionally accepting clearly excessive fees is a felony.
Allowable Payments for Relinquishing Child
Statute:
§ 59-2121(a)
Except as authorized by law, no person shall request or receive any consideration in connection with an adoption.
Allowable Fees Charged by Department/Agency
Statute:
§ 59-2132
The costs of making the adoption assessment and report may be assessed as court costs.
Accounting of Expenses Required by Court
Statute:
§ 59-2121(b)
A detailed accounting of all disbursements made shall accompany the petition for adoption.
The court has the power to review and disapprove any payments deemed unreasonable.
