Massachusetts State Regulation of Adoption Expenses Law
State Regulation of Adoption Expenses
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Massachusetts
Birth Parent Expenses AllowedStatute:
Not addressed in statutes reviewed.
Birth Parent Expenses Not Allowed
Statute:
Not addressed in statutes reviewed.
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Allowable Payments for Arranging Adoption
Statute:
Ch. 210 § 11A
Only authorized agents or employees of the Department of Social Services may advertise or accept payment for arranging adoptions.
Allowable Payments for Relinquishing Child
Statute:
Ch. 210 § 11A
It is unlawful for an unauthorized person to accept payment for placing a child for adoption.
Allowable Fees Charged by Department/Agency
Statute:
Not addressed in statutes reviewed.
Accounting of Expenses Required by Court
Statute:
The statutes do not require this.
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