Vermont Adoption Laws, Page 6
Regulation of Adoption Expenses
Birth Parent Expenses Allowed
Statute: Tit. 15A, § 7-103(a)
- Medical, hospital, pharmaceutical, nursing, or other similar costs.
- Counseling.
- Living expenses.
- Legal fees and court costs.
- Transportation.
- Any other service or expense the court finds reasonable and necessary.
Birth Parent Expenses Not Allowed
Statute: Tit. 15A, § 7-103(a)(4)
- Payments for living expenses may continue for no more than 6 weeks after the birth.
Allowable Payments for Arranging Adoption
Statute: Tit. 15-A, § 7-105
- A person may not offer or receive payment for:
- The placement of a child;
- A consent to adoption;
- The recruitment of nonresident pregnant women for the purpose of relinquishing their children.
Allowable Payments for Relinquishing Child
Statute: Tit. 15A, § 7-103(b)-(c)
- Payment may not be made contingent on relinquishing or giving consent.
- No payment may be made directly to the parent without prior court approval.
Allowable Fees Charged by Department/Agency
Statute: Tit. 15-A, § 7-104
- A agency may charge fees for:
- Birth parent expenses;
- Counseling services;
- Legal services or court costs;
- Preparation of evaluations;
- Transportation services.
- Birth parent expenses;
Accounting of Expenses Required by Court
Statute: Tit. 15-A, § 3-702
- At least 10 days before the hearing, the petitioners and their attorneys shall file accountings of all fees and expenses to be paid.
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