North Carolina Adoption Laws, Page 6
Regulation of Adoption Expenses
Birth Parent Expenses Allowed
Statute: § 48-10-103(a)- Medical, hospital, pharmaceutical, and nursing costs.
- Travel expenses.
- Counseling services.
- Ordinary living expenses.
- Legal and court costs.
Birth Parent Expenses Not Allowed
Statute: § 48-10-103(a)(4)
- Living expenses may not be paid beyond 6 weeks after the birth.
Allowable Payments for Arranging Adoption
Statute: § 48-10-102
- A person or entity may not give or receive compensation for:
- Placing a child;
- Arranging consent;
- Otherwise assisting in locating a child or adoptive family.
- Placing a child;
Allowable Payments for Relinquishing Child
Statute: § 48-10-103(c), (d)
- A payment may not be contingent on consent, nor can payments be recovered.
- Expenses may be recovered if they were accepted with fraudulent intent.
Allowable Fees Charged by Department/Agency
Statute: §§ 48-2-504; 48-3-304; 48-10-103(e)
- An agency may charge a reasonable fee for services, including for preparation of reports and pre-placement assessments.
- Fees based on ability to pay.
Accounting of Expenses Required by Court
Statute: § 48-2-602
- At least 10 days before the hearing, the petitioner shall file with the court an affidavit accounting for any payments or disbursements made in connection with the adoption.
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