Pennsylvania's Laws on Living Expenses
Pennsylvania
Birth Parent Expenses Allowed Statute: 23 Pa. § 2533(d)
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Medical and hospital costs
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Foster care expenses
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Adjustment counseling
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Training services
Birth Parent Expenses Not Allowed Statute: 23 Pa. §
2533(c)
The court may
provide appropriate relief when it finds the expenses reported are excessive.
Allowable Payments for Arranging Adoption Statute: 18 Pa. §
4305
It is unlawful to trade, barter, buy, sell, or deal in
infant children.
Allowable Payments for Relinquishing Child Statute: 18 Pa. §
4305
It is unlawful to trade, barter, buy, sell, or deal in infant
children.
Allowable Fees Charged by Department/Agency Statute: 23 Pa.
§ 2533(d)
- Reasonable expenses for home studies or investigations
- Overhead costs
- Attorney's fees
Accounting of Expenses Required by Court Statute: 23 Pa. §
2533 (b)(8)
The intermediary's written report to the court shall include an
itemized accounting of all monies paid, agreed to be paid, or received in
connection with the adoption.
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