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West Virginia State Regulation of Adoption Expenses Law
State Regulation of Adoption Expenses
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West Virginia
Birth Parent Expenses AllowedStatute:
§ 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.
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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.
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