Connecticut Adoption Laws, Page 6
Regulation of Adoption Expenses
Birth Parent Expenses Allowed
Statute: §§ 45a-728; 728c
- Counseling for the birth mother including transportation.
- Birth mother's living expenses.
- Reasonable telephone costs.
- Reasonable maternity clothing expenses.
Birth Parent Expenses Not Allowed
Statute: § 45a-728c
- Payment to the birth mother for living expenses shall not exceed $1,500 unless approved in unusual circumstances by the court.
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: § 45a-727(b)
- The court may assess the adopting parent a reasonable fee covering the cost of making the required investigation.
Accounting of Expenses Required by Court
Statute:
- No accounting of expenses is specifically required by statute.
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