Alabama Adoption Laws, Page 6
e-mail
Regulation of Adoption Expenses
Birth Parent Expenses Allowed
Statute: § 26-10A-34(a)
- Maternity-connected medical or hospital and necessary living expenses of the mother preceding and during pregnancy-related incapacity as an act of charity.
Allowable Payments for Arranging Adoption
Statute: §§ 26-10A-23(a); 26-10A-34(b)
- No person or other entity may accept a fee for bringing the adopting parent together with the adoptee or natural parents, or for placing, assisting, or arranging a minor placement.
Allowable Payments for Relinquishing Child
Statute: §§ 26-10A-23(d); 26-10A-34
- The adoptive parents and the parents surrendering the child must attest that no money or other things of value have been paid or received for giving up the child for adoption.
Allowable Fees Charged by Department/Agency
Statute: § 26.10-4.1
- The Department shall collect a fee of $300.00 for investigation services they perform in cases involving adoption except for cases in which a child was placed for adoption as a result of a court order in which parental rights in the child were terminated.
- The Department may waive this fee for good cause.
Accounting of Expenses Required by Court
Statute:§ 26-10A-23(b)-(c)
- Petitioners must file a sworn statement that is a full accounting of all charges, fees and expenses to be paid.
- Court must approve all payments made.
Credits: Child Welfare Information Gateway (http://www.childwelfare.gov)
Sponsored Links
Making Sure Babies are Happy. Find a loving family for your baby.
www.AdoptionConnection.org
Dedicated to seeking the best wel- fare for the children of the world.
www.adoptions.net
The Law Office of Todd Kolarik Specializing in Adoption Disruption
www.tmklaw.com
