Vermont State Regulation of Adoption Expenses Law
State Regulation of Adoption Expenses
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Birth Parent Expenses AllowedStatute:
Tit. 15A, § 7-103(a)
Medical, hospital, pharmaceutical, nursing, or other similar costs.
Counseling.
Living expenses.
Legal fees and court costs.
Transportation.
Any other service or expense the court finds reasonable and necessary.
Birth Parent Expenses Not Allowed
Statute:
Tit. 15A, § 7-103(a)(4)
Payments for living expenses may continue for no more than 6 weeks after the birth.
Allowable Payments for Arranging Adoption
Statute:
Tit. 15-A, § 7-105
A person may not offer or receive payment for:
The placement of a child;
A Consent to Adoption ;
The recruitment of nonresident pregnant women for the purpose of relinquishing their children.
Allowable Payments for Relinquishing Child
Statute:
Tit. 15A, § 7-103(b)-(c)
Payment may not be made contingent on relinquishing or giving consent.
No payment may be made directly to the parent without prior court approval.
Allowable Fees Charged by Department/Agency
Statute:
Tit. 15-A, § 7-104
A agency may charge fees for:
Birth parent expenses;
Counseling services;
Legal services or court costs;
Preparation of evaluations;
Transportation services.
Accounting of Expenses Required by Court
Statute:
Tit. 15-A, § 3-702
At least 10 days before the hearing, the petitioners and their attorneys shall file accountings of all fees and expenses to be paid.
