Massachusetts Adoption Laws, Page 6
Regulation of Adoption Expenses
Birth Parent Expenses Allowed
Statute:Not addressed in statutes reviewed.
Birth Parent Expenses Not Allowed
Statute:
Not addressed in statutes reviewed.
Allowable Payments for Arranging Adoption
Statute: Ch. 210 § 11A
- Only authorized agents or employees of the Department of Social Services may advertise or accept payment for arranging adoptions.
Allowable Payments for Relinquishing Child
Statute: Ch. 210 § 11A
- It is unlawful for an unauthorized person to accept payment for placing a child for adoption.
Allowable Fees Charged by Department/Agency
Statute:
Not addressed in statutes reviewed.Accounting of Expenses Required by Court
Statute:
- The statutes do not require this.
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