South Carolina Adoption Laws, Page 6
Regulation of Adoption Expenses
Birth Parent Expenses Allowed
Statute: § 20-7-1690(F)(1)- Necessary and actual medical costs.
- Reasonable living expenses for mother and child for a reasonable period of time.
Birth Parent Expenses Not Allowed
Statute: § 20-7-1775(B)(4)
- Any expense which does not have a corresponding receipt.
- Any expense which is found to be unreasonable.
Allowable Payments for Arranging Adoption
Statute:
Not addressed in statutes reviewed.
Allowable Payments for Relinquishing Child
Statute: § 20-7-1690(F)
- A person or agency may not receive payment for giving consent or relinquishment of a child for the purpose of adoption.
Allowable Fees Charged by Department/Agency
Statute: § 20-7-1690(F)
- Investigations and reports.
- Fees to individuals required to take consents.
- Guardian ad litem fees.
- Attorney's fees.
- Fees to child placing agencies and sending agencies.
Accounting of Expenses Required by Court
Statute: §§ 20-7-1730(C)(4); 20-7-1775(A)
- A statement if all payments in the last 5 years or agreed to be made in the future that is not a disbursement must be attached to the adoption petition.
- At the final hearing, a full itemized accounting of all fees and expenses must be filed.
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