Arkansas Adoption Laws, Page 6

Regulation of Adoption Expenses

Birth Parent Expenses Allowed

Statute: § 9-9-211

• Expenses incurred in connection with the birth of the child.
  
• Fees related to the adoption or placement of the child.
  
• Medical or hospital care received by the mother or minor child.
  
• Fees charged by all attorneys.

Birth Parent Expenses Not Allowed

Statute:

Not addressed in statutes reviewed.

Allowable Payments for Arranging Adoption

Statute:

Not addressed in statutes reviewed.

Allowable Payments for Relinquishing Child

Statute:

Not addressed in statutes reviewed.

Allowable Fees Charged by Department/Agency

Statute:

Not addressed in statutes reviewed.

Accounting of Expenses Required by Court

Statute: § 9-9-211

• The petitioner must file a full accounting report of all expenses incurred or agreed to, and file a signed, sworn affidavit that expenses have been truthfully listed.