West Virginia Adoption Laws, Page 6
Regulation of Adoption Expenses
Birth Parent Expenses Allowed
Statute: § 48-22-803(e)
- Reasonable and customary legal fees.
- Medical and hospital costs.
- Other expenses related to the pregnancy and adoption proceeding.
Birth Parent Expenses Not Allowed
Statute: § 48-22-803(e)- Any fees not authorized by law or approved by the court.
Allowable Payments for Arranging Adoption
Statute: § 48-22-803- It is unlawful for any person or entity to offer payments for providing or procuring a child for the purpose of adoption.
Allowable Payments for Relinquishing Child
Statute: § 48-22-803- It is unlawful for any person to accept payment for providing a child for the purpose of adoption.
Allowable Fees Charged by Department/Agency
Statute: § 48-22-803(e)- The department or an authorized placing agency may charge fees for reasonable and customary services.
Accounting of Expenses Required by Court
Statute: § 48-22-803(f)- At the final hearing, an affidavit of any fees and expenses shall be submitted to the court.
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