Pennysylvania State Regulation of Adoption Expenses Law
State Regulation of Adoption Expenses
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Birth Parent Expenses AllowedStatute:
23 Pa. § 2533(d)
Medical and hospital costs.
Foster care expenses.
Adjustment counseling.
Training services.
Birth Parent Expenses Not Allowed
Statute:
23 Pa. § 2533(c)
The court may provide appropriate relief when it finds the expenses reported are excessive.
Allowable Payments for Arranging Adoption
Statute:
18 Pa. § 4305
It is unlawful to trade, barter, buy, sell, or deal in infant children.
Allowable Payments for Relinquishing Child
Statute:
18 Pa. § 4305
It is unlawful to trade, barter, buy, sell, or deal in infant children.
Allowable Fees Charged by Department/Agency
Statute:
23 Pa. § 2533(d)
Reasonable expenses for home studies or investigations.
Overhead costs.
Attorney's fees.
Accounting of Expenses Required by Court
Statute:
23 Pa. § 2533 (b)(8)
The intermediary's written report to the court shall include an itemized accounting of all monies paid in connection with the adoption.
