Washington Adoption Laws, Page 6
Regulation of Adoption Expenses
Birth Parent Expenses Allowed
Statute: § 9A.64.030(2)(f)
- Prenatal, hospital, or medical expenses.
- Attorney's fees and court costs.
Birth Parent Expenses Not Allowed
Statute:Not addressed in statutes reviewed.
Allowable Payments for Arranging Adoption
Statute:
Not addressed in statutes reviewed.
Allowable Payments for Relinquishing Child
Statute: § 9A.64.030(1)
- It is unlawful for any person to sell or purchase a minor child.
Allowable Fees Charged by Department/Agency
Statute: §§ 26.33.190(4); 26.33.200- A reasonable fee may be charged by an agency, the department or a court approved person for preparation of the pre-placement report.
- The fee may be waived.
A fee may be charged for the post-placement report.
Accounting of Expenses Required by Court
Statute:- The Adoption Code does not provide for an accounting, but judges may, in their discretion, ask for one.
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