Washington D.C. State Regulation of Adoption Expenses Law
State Regulation of Adoption Expenses
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Birth Parent Expenses AllowedStatute:
Not addressed in statutes reviewed.
Birth Parent Expenses Not Allowed
Statute:
Not addressed in statutes reviewed.
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Allowable Payments for Arranging Adoption
Statute:
§ 4-1410
No person or agency may charge for services in connection with placing a child for adoption.
Allowable Payments for Relinquishing Child
Statute:
Not addressed in statutes reviewed.
Allowable Fees Charged by Department/Agency
Statute:
§ 4-1410
A licensed agency that is operated for religious or charitable purposes may charge an amount not to exceed average costs incurred.
Accounting of Expenses Required by Court
Statute:
This is not specified in the statutes, but the court may require an accounting.
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