Montana State Regulation of Adoption Expenses Law
State Regulation of Adoption Expenses
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Montana
Birth Parent Expenses AllowedStatute:
§ 42-7-101(1)
Medical and prenatal care.
Foster care.
Counseling for mother.
Travel and temporary living expenses.
Legal fees.
Any other adoption related expenses.
Birth Parent Expenses Not Allowed
Statute:
§§ 42-7-101(1)(k); 42-7-102
Education.
Vehicles.
Salary, wages, or vacations.
Permanent housing for the birth mother.
Counseling for the mother beyond a maximum of 10 hours.
Allowable Payments for Arranging Adoption
Statute:
§ 42-7-105(3)
A person may not give or accept payment beyond the fees that are specifically allowed by statute.
Allowable Payments for Relinquishing Child
Statute:
§§ 42-7-101(2); 42-7-105(4)
Expense payments may not be made contingent on the placement of the child.
Payments made cannot be recovered; they are considered a gift to the birth mother.
Allowable Fees Charged by Department/Agency
Statute:
§ 42-7-101(1)
The actual cost of the preplacement evaluation.
Accounting of Expenses Required by Court
Statute:
Although an accounting is not mandatory, judges may, in their discretion, ask for one.
