Georgia Adoption Laws, Page 6
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Regulation of Adoption Expenses
Birth Parent Expenses Allowed
Statute: § 19-8-13(c)- Medical expenses related to pregnancy.
- Hospital costs for birth of child.
- Expenses for placement and adoption.
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: § 19-8-24
- It is unlawful for any person or entity to directly or indirectly offer inducements to a parent to relinquish their child.
Allowable Fees Charged by Department/Agency
Statute: § 19-8-13(b)
- A fee must be paid to the clerk of the court for the filing of the adoption petition established by § 15-6-77 and 77.1
Accounting of Expenses Required by Court
Statute: § 19-8-13(c), (d)
- Each petitioner must file a report fully accounting for all disbursements made.
- Each attorney must file an affidavit detailing all legal fees.
Credits: Child Welfare Information Gateway (http://www.childwelfare.gov)
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