Illinois Adoption Laws, Page 6
Regulation of Adoption Expenses
Birth Parent Expenses Allowed
Statute: 720 ILCS 525/4; 4.1- Reasonable living expenses, as defined by statute, where need is demonstrated. 720 ILCS 525/4; 4.1 Reasonable living expenses, as defined by statute, where need is demonstrated.
Reasonable and actual medical and hospital charges.
Reasonable attorney's fees.
Birth Parent Expenses Not Allowed
Statute: 720 ILCS 525/4.1(a)
- Reasonable living expenses does not include lost wages, gifts, educational expenses, or other similar expenses.
- Payment of living expenses shall not extend beyond 30 days after the birth.
Allowable Payments for Arranging Adoption
Statute: 720 ILCS 525/1
- No person or organization, except a child welfare agency, shall request or accept any compensation for placing a child.
Allowable Payments for Relinquishing Child
Statute: 720 ILCS 525/4.1(d)
- Payment of living expenses shall not obligate birth parents to place the child for adoption.
- Petitioners shall have no right to seek reimbursement in the event that the birth parents choose not to place the child for adoption.
Allowable Fees Charged by Department/Agency
Statute: 720 ILCS 525/2
- No person shall pay or give any compensation to any person or organization for placing a child, except for a child welfare agency.
Accounting of Expenses Required by Court
Statute: 720 ILCS 525/4.1(e); 750 ILCS 50/14(a)
- Petitioners must file an accounting of all living expenses paid to the biological parents. Must include voucher and receipts.
- Each party involved must file an affidavit of all hospital and medical costs, legal and counseling fees, and other expenditures.
Credits: Illinois Department of Children and Family Services
http://www.state.il.us/dcfs
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