Colorado Adoption Laws, Page 6
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Regulation of Adoption Expenses
Birth Parent Expenses Allowed
Statute: § 19-5-213- Attorney fees and other charges and fees as may be approved by the court.
- Physicians and attorneys may charge reasonable fees for professional services.
Birth Parent Expenses Not Allowed
Statute:
Not addressed in statutes reviewed.Allowable Payments for Arranging Adoption
Statute: § 19-5-213(b)
- No person other than an adoption exchange or licensed agency may charge or receive money for locating or identifying a child or natural parent for adoption or a prospective adoptive parent.
Allowable Payments for Relinquishing Child
Statute: § 19-5-213(a)
- No person shall offer or charge any money or other consideration in connection with the relinquishment and adoption.
Allowable Fees Charged by Department/Agency
Statute: § 19-5-207.5(4)
- A person who is subject of a home study report and investigation conducted by a county department shall be required to pay, based on ability to pay, the cost of the investigation.
Accounting of Expenses Required by Court
Statute: § 19-5-208(4)
- The adoption petition shall be accompanied by a standardized affidavit disclosing all fees, costs, or expenses charged or to be charged by any person or agency in connection with the adoption.
Credits: Child Welfare Information Gateway (http://www.childwelfare.gov)
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