State Regulation of Adoption Expenses
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Oklahoma

Birth Parent Expenses Allowed

Statute:
Tit. 10, § 7505-3.2(B)

Attorney's fees and court costs.
Medical expenses.

counseling expenses.

Necessities for the birth mother that are incurred as a result of the pregnancy only in extraordinary circumstances.

Birth Parent Expenses Not Allowed

Statute:
Tit. 10, § 7505-3.2(B)
Payments to birth mother not to extend beyond 2 months after placement of child.
Payments for counseling may not exceed 6 months after placement.


Allowable Payments for Arranging Adoption

Statute:
Tit. 21, § 866
The acceptance of any compensation by any person or organization for services performed to facilitate the adoption of a minor child is a felony.


Allowable Payments for Relinquishing Child

Statute:
Tit. 21, § 866
The offer or payment of any compensation for adoption of a minor child is a felony.


Allowable Fees Charged by Department/Agency

Statute:
Tit. 10, § 7505-3.2(B)
Reasonable fees of a licensed agency.
Cost of a home study.

Any reasonable expenses legally required by any governmental entity related to the adoption.


Accounting of Expenses Required by Court

Statute:
Tit. 10, § 7505-3.2(A)
An affidavit attached to the petition or filed later, but prior to the final decree, which discloses to the court all costs expended by the adoptive family.