Missouri State Regulation of Adoption Expenses Law
State Regulation of Adoption Expenses
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Missouri
Birth Parent Expenses AllowedStatute:
§ 453.075(1)
Hospital and medical costs.
Counseling services.
Any assessments made.
Legal expenses and court costs.
Travel and living expenses.
Any other services or items the court finds reasonably necessary.
Birth Parent Expenses Not Allowed
Statute:
§ 453.075(2)
Payments that the court finds unreasonable.
Any payment not permitted by law.
Allowable Payments for Arranging Adoption
Statute:
§ 568.175
It is a felony for any organization to engage in child trafficking by offering or giving money for the delivery of a child for adoption.
Allowable Payments for Relinquishing Child
Statute:
§ 568.175
It is a felony to give or receive anything of value for the execution of Consent to Adoption .
Allowable Fees Charged by Department/Agency
Statute:
§ 453.070(6)
The division of family services may be paid a reasonable fee to cover the cost of an investigation and report.
Accounting of Expenses Required by Court
Statute:
§ 453.075(1)
Petitioner must file with the court a signed and verified full accounting of all payments made in connection with the adoption.
