West Virginia State Regulation of Adoption Expenses Law

State Regulation of Adoption Expenses
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West Virginia

Birth Parent Expenses Allowed

Statute:
§ 48-22-803(e)

Reasonable and customary legal fees.
Medical and hospital costs.

Other expenses related to the pregnancy and adoption proceeding.


Birth Parent Expenses Not Allowed

Statute:
§ 48-22-803(e)
Any fees not authorized by law or approved by the court.


Allowable Payments for Arranging Adoption

Statute:
§ 48-22-803
It is unlawful for any person or entity to offer payments for providing or procuring a child for the purpose of adoption.


Allowable Payments for Relinquishing Child

Statute:
§ 48-22-803
It is unlawful for any person to accept payment for providing a child for the purpose of adoption.


Allowable Fees Charged by Department/Agency

Statute:
§ 48-22-803(e)
The department or an authorized placing agency may charge fees for reasonable and customary services.


Accounting of Expenses Required by Court

Statute:
§ 48-22-803(f)
At the final hearing, an affidavit of any fees and expenses shall be submitted to the court.