State Regulation of Adoption Expenses
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Northern Mariana Islands

Birth Parent Expenses Allowed

Statute:
Tit. 8, § 1409(a)

Birth expenses.
Medical and hospital costs.

Attorney's fees.

Transportation and reasonable living expenses.


Birth Parent Expenses Not Allowed

Statute:

Not addressed in statutes reviewed.

Allowable Payments for Arranging Adoption

Statute:

Not addressed in statutes reviewed.


Allowable Payments for Relinquishing Child

Statute:
Tit. 8, § 1420
It is a felony to offer or receive payment in exchange for placing a child for adoption.


Allowable Fees Charged by Department/Agency

Statute:
Tit. 8, § 1409(a)(4)
Services related to the adoption or placement of the child.


Accounting of Expenses Required by Court

Statute:
Tit. 8, § 1409
Before the petition is heard, a full accounting must be filed.
Report must be signed and verified by the petitioner.