Connecticut Adoption Laws Page4

Adoption Laws in Connecticut Page4

Adoption expenses regulation

Expenses allowed for birth parent : Statute: - § 45a-728; 728c

• Telephone costs if reasonable.
• Living expenses of the Birth mother.
• Maternity clothing expenses if reasonable.
• Counseling for the birth mother which also include transportation.

Expenses not allowed for birth parent : Statute: - § 45a-728c

Payment to the birth mother for living expenses should not be more than $1,500 if not approved in unusual circumstances by the court.

Expenses allowed for adoption arrangement : Statute: - § 8-114(D)

It is not addressed in statutes reviewed in Connecticut.

Expenses allowed for child relinquishment : Statute: - §8-114(C)

It is not addressed in statutes reviewed in Connecticut.

Fees allowed for charges by agency or department : Statute: - § 45a-727(b)

The court may assess the adopting parent a reasonable fee including the cost of making the required investigation.

Expenses accounting as per court requirement : Statute : - § 9-9-211

It is not addressed in statutes reviewed in Connecticut.