Maryland State Regulation of Adoption Expenses Law
State Regulation of Adoption Expenses
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Maryland
Birth Parent Expenses AllowedStatute:
Fam. § 5-327(a)(2)
Reasonable and customary charges or fees for hospital or medical or legal services.
Birth Parent Expenses Not Allowed
Statute:
Not addressed in statutes reviewed.
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Allowable Payments for Arranging Adoption
Statute:
Fam. § 5-327(a)(1)
A person or organization may not receive compensation for arranging an adoptive placement.
Allowable Payments for Relinquishing Child
Statute:
Crim. 27 § 35E
A person may not barter, trade, buy or offer to sell a child for anything of value.
Allowable Fees Charged by Department/Agency
Statute:
Fam. § 5-327(b)
The Social Services Administration or licensed agency may receive reimbursement for costs of adoptive services.
Accounting of Expenses Required by Court
Statute:
Fam. § 5-327(c)
In an independent adoption, petitioner shall file an accounting of all payments and disbursements.
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