South Carolina State Regulation of Adoption Expenses Law
State Regulation of Adoption Expenses
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South Carolina
Birth Parent Expenses AllowedStatute:
§ 20-7-1690(F)(1)
Necessary and actual medical costs.
Reasonable living expenses for mother and child for a reasonable period of time.
Birth Parent Expenses Not Allowed
Statute:
§ 20-7-1775(B)(4)
Any expense which does not have a corresponding receipt.
Any expense which is found to be unreasonable.
Allowable Payments for Arranging Adoption
Statute:
Not addressed in statutes reviewed.
Allowable Payments for Relinquishing Child
Statute:
§ 20-7-1690(F)
A person or agency may not receive payment for giving consent or relinquishment of a child for the purpose of adoption.
Allowable Fees Charged by Department/Agency
Statute:
§ 20-7-1690(F)
Investigations and reports.
Fees to individuals required to take consents.
Guardian ad litem fees.
Attorney's fees.
Fees to child placing agencies and sending agencies.
Accounting of Expenses Required by Court
Statute:
§§ 20-7-1730(C)(4); 20-7-1775(A)
A statement if all payments in the last 5 years or agreed to be made in the future that is not a disbursement must be attached to the adoption petition.
At the final hearing, a full itemized accounting of all fees and expenses must be filed.
