North Carolina State Regulation of Adoption Expenses Law
State Regulation of Adoption Expenses
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North Carolina
Birth Parent Expenses AllowedStatute:
§ 48-10-103(a)
Medical, hospital, pharmaceutical, and nursing costs.
Travel expenses.
Counseling services.
Ordinary living expenses.
Legal and court costs.
Birth Parent Expenses Not Allowed
Statute:
§ 48-10-103(a)(4)
Living expenses may not be paid beyond 6 weeks after the birth.
Allowable Payments for Arranging Adoption
Statute:
§ 48-10-102
A person or entity may not give or receive compensation for:
Placing a child;
Arranging consent;
Otherwise assisting in locating a child or adoptive family.
Allowable Payments for Relinquishing Child
Statute:
§ 48-10-103(c), (d)
A payment may not be contingent on consent, nor can payments be recovered.
Expenses may be recovered if they were accepted with fraudulent intent.
Allowable Fees Charged by Department/Agency
Statute:
§§ 48-2-504; 48-3-304; 48-10-103(e)
An agency may charge a reasonable fee for services, including for preparation of reports and pre-placement assessments.
Fees based on ability to pay.
Accounting of Expenses Required by Court
Statute:
§ 48-2-602
At least 10 days before the hearing, the petitioner shall file with the court an affidavit accounting for any payments or disbursements made in connection with the adoption.
