Massachusetts Adoption Laws Page4

Adoption Laws in Massachusetts Page4

Adoption expenses regulation

Expenses allowed for birth parent

• It is not addressed in statutes reviewed in Massachusetts.

Expenses not allowed for birth parent

• It is not addressed in statutes reviewed in Massachusetts.

Expenses allowed for adoption arrangement : Ch. 210 - § 11A

• Authorized agents of the Department of Social Services may only advertise or accept payment for adoption arrangements.

Expenses allowed for child relinquishment : Statute: Ch. 210 - § 11A

• It is not allowed by law to accept payment for placing a child for adoption by any unortherised person.

Fees allowed for charges by agency or department

• It is not addressed in statutes reviewed in Massachusetts.

Expenses accounting as per court requirement

• The statutes don't require it.