State Regulation of Adoption Expenses
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Michigan

Birth Parent Expenses Allowed

Statute:
§ 710.54(3)

Medical and hospital costs; counseling.
Living expenses; legal fees; and travel expenses.


Birth Parent Expenses Not Allowed

Statute:
§ 710.54(3)
Medical expenses that are covered by birth mother's insurance or Medicaid.
Living expenses beyond 6 weeks after birth of child.

Allowable Payments for Arranging Adoption

Statute:
§ 710.54(1),(2)
A person shall not pay or receive compensation for:
Arranging placement or consent for adoption;
Referring a parent to a prospective adoptive parent.


Allowable Payments for Relinquishing Child

Statute:
§ 710.54(6)
Payment for expenses shall not be contingent on:
Release of child or consent to the adoption;
Cooperation in the completion of the adoption.


Allowable Fees Charged by Department/Agency

Statute:
§ 710.54(3), (4)
An adoptive parent shall pay the reasonable and actual charge for:
The services of child placing agency;
Preplacement assessment;
Any additional investigations ordered.


Accounting of Expenses Required by Court

Statute:
§ 710.54(7)
At least 7 days before placement of the child, a verified accounting shall be filed with the court itemizing all payments made in connection with the adoption.