Washington State Regulation of Adoption Expenses Law
State Regulation of Adoption Expenses
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Washington
Birth Parent Expenses AllowedStatute:
§ 9A.64.030(2)(f)
Prenatal, hospital, or medical expenses.
Attorney's fees and court costs.
Birth Parent Expenses Not Allowed
Statute:
Not addressed in statutes reviewed.
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Allowable Payments for Arranging Adoption
Statute:
Not addressed in statutes reviewed.
Allowable Payments for Relinquishing Child
Statute:
§ 9A.64.030(1)
It is unlawful for any person to sell or purchase a minor child.
Allowable Fees Charged by Department/Agency
Statute:
§§ 26.33.190(4); 26.33.200
A reasonable fee may be charged by an agency, the department or a court approved person for preparation of the pre-placement report.
The fee may be waived.
A fee may be charged for the post-placement report.
Accounting of Expenses Required by Court
Statute:
The Adoption Code does not provide for an accounting, but judges may, in their discretion, ask for one.
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