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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