Maryland Adoption Laws, Page 6

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Regulation of Adoption Expenses

Birth Parent Expenses Allowed

• Reasonable and customary charges or fees for hospital or medical or legal services.

Birth Parent Expenses Not Allowed

Statute:

Allowable Payments for Arranging Adoption

Statute: Fam. § 5-327(a)(1)

• A person or organization may not receive compensation for arranging an adoptive placement.

Allowable Payments for Relinquishing Child

Statute: Crim. 27 § 35E

• A person may not barter, trade, buy or offer to sell a child for anything of value.

Allowable Fees Charged by Department/Agency

Statute: Fam. § 5-327(b)

• The Social Services Administration or licensed agency may receive reimbursement for costs of adoptive services.

Accounting of Expenses Required by Court

Statute: Fam. § 5-327(c)

• In an independent adoption, petitioner shall file an accounting of all payments and disbursements.
  
  

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