Tennessee State Regulation of Adoption Expenses Law
State Regulation of Adoption Expenses
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Tennessee
Birth Parent Expenses AllowedStatute:
§ 36-1-109(a)(B)(1)
Usual and customary legal fees.
Medical fees in connection with the birth or other pregnancy related expenses.
Counseling for the birth parents.
Housing, clothing, utilities, or transportation.
Birth Parent Expenses Not Allowed
Statute:
§ 36-1-109(a)(B)(1)
Payment of living expenses not permitted beyond a reasonable period, not to exceed 90 days prior to or 30 days after the birth or surrender, without court approval.
Allowable Payments for Arranging Adoption
Statute:
§ 36-1-108(a), (b)
No person or entity may receive payment for the placement of children for adoption, as in the selection of prospective adoptive families or arranging the bringing together of children and families.
Allowable Payments for Relinquishing Child
Statute:
§ 36-1-109(a)(2)
It is unlawful for any person to sell or surrender a child to another person for anything of value.
Allowable Fees Charged by Department/Agency
Statute:
§ 36-1-108(d)(2)
The department shall maintain a database of fees charged by licensed agencies for home studies, placement services, counseling, and legal fees.
Accounting of Expenses Required by Court
Statute:
§ 36-1-116(b)(16)
The petition for adoption must state whether the petitioners have paid any remuneration in connection with the birth, placement, or adoption of the child.
Must be signed by petitioner and verified.
