New Jersey Adoption Laws, Page 6
Regulation of Adoption Expenses
Birth Parent Expenses Allowed
Statute: § 9:3-39.1(e)- Medical, hospital, counseling, and other expenses connected with the birth.
- Reasonable living expenses.
- Attorney fees and legal costs.
- Religious, psychological, or vocational counseling during the pregnancy.
Birth Parent Expenses Not Allowed
Statute: § 9:3-39.1(e)
- Payments for expenses cannot extend beyond 4 weeks after the termination of the pregnancy, by birth or otherwise.
Allowable Payments for Arranging Adoption
Statute: § 9:3-39.1(a)
- Only an approved agency or person may offer to place or materially assist in the placement of a child for adoption.
Allowable Payments for Relinquishing Child
Statute: § 9:3-39.1(c), (d)
- The decision to place a child for adoption cannot be contingent upon payment of expenses.
- Payments made are non-refundable.
Allowable Fees Charged by Department/Agency
Statute: § 9:3-48
- In a non-agency adoption, all expenses and fees for the investigation and any counseling provided shall be the responsibility of the adopting parent.
- The costs of all proceedings shall be borne by the petitioner.
Accounting of Expenses Required by Court
Statute: § 9:3-55
- A detailed report, signed and verified, shall be filed with the court that discloses all sums of money or other valuable consideration paid.
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