New Mexico State Regulation of Adoption Expenses Law
State Regulation of Adoption Expenses
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New Mexico
Birth Parent Expenses AllowedStatute:
§ 32A-5-34(B)
Medical, hospital, pharmaceutical or nursing costs.
Travel expenses.
Counseling services.
Living expenses.
Legal fees and court costs.
Any other court approved expenses.
Birth Parent Expenses Not Allowed
Statute:
§ 32A-5-34(B), (C)
Living expenses beyond 6 weeks after child's birth.
Any payments other than those permitted by statute.
Allowable Payments for Arranging Adoption
Statute:
§ 32A-5-34(B)
Reasonable and actual fees for services.
Allowable Payments for Relinquishing Child
Statute:
§ 32A-5-34(D), (F)
It is unlawful to demand repayment of expenses to coerce consent.
It is not permitted to pay a woman to conceive and carry a child.
Allowable Fees Charged by Department/Agency
Statute:
§ 32A-5-34(B)
It is the responsibility of the petitioner to cover the cost of the pre-placement and post-placement study.
Accounting of Expenses Required by Court
Statute:
§ 32A-5-34(A)
Prior to the final hearing, the petitioner shall file a full accounting of all disbursements in connection with the adoption.
