Michigan Adoption Laws, Page 6
Regulation of Adoption Expenses
Birth Parent Expenses Allowed
Statute: § 710.54(3)- Medical and hospital costs; counseling.
- Living expenses; legal fees; and travel expenses.
Birth Parent Expenses Not Allowed
Statute: § 710.54(3)
- Medical expenses that are covered by birth mother's insurance or Medicaid.
- Living expenses beyond 6 weeks after birth of child.
Allowable Payments for Arranging Adoption
Statute: § 710.54(1),(2)
- A person shall not pay or receive compensation for:
Arranging placement or consent for adoption; - Referring a parent to a prospective adoptive parent.
Allowable Payments for Relinquishing Child
Statute: § 710.54(6)
- Payment for expenses shall not be contingent on:
- Release of child or consent to the adoption;
- Cooperation in the completion of the adoption.
Allowable Fees Charged by Department/Agency
Statute: § 710.54(3), (4)
- An adoptive parent shall pay the reasonable and actual charge for:
- The services of child placing agency;
- Preplacement assessment;
- Any additional investigations ordered.
Accounting of Expenses Required by Court
Statute: § 710.54(7)
- At least 7 days before placement of the child, a verified accounting shall be filed with the court itemizing all payments made in connection with the adoption.
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