Minnesota State Regulation of Adoption Expenses Law

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Birth Parent Expenses Allowed

Statute:
§ 259.55 Subd. 1

Counseling.
Medical expenses.

Legal fees.

Transportation, meals, and lodging.

Adoption services provided by an agency.

Reasonable living expenses.


Birth Parent Expenses Not Allowed

Statute:
§ 259.55 Subd. 1
Payments for living expenses shall not extend beyond 6 weeks after delivery.
Does not include lost wages, gifts, educational expenses, or other similar expenses.


Allowable Payments for Arranging Adoption

Statute:
§ 259.55 Subd. 3(b)
A person may not give money or anything of value to the birth parent if the person is engaged or has engaged in any placement activity.


Allowable Payments for Relinquishing Child

Statute:
§ 259.55 Subd. 2, 3
Reimbursement for payments for expenses is not allowed when a birth parent refuses to consent or withdraws Consent to Adoption .
It is unlawful to give or accept payment for the placement of a child for adoption.

Payment shall not be contigent upon placement, consent or cooperation in the completion of an adoption.


Allowable Fees Charged by Department/Agency

Statute:
§ 317A.907 Subd. 6
A licensed agency may receive payment for:
Expenses related to adoptive counseling;
Provision of services;
Supervision of children before legal adoption is complete;
Birth parent expenses.


Accounting of Expenses Required by Court

Statute:

The statutes do not specifically require an accounting of expenses.