Mississippi Adoption Laws Page4

Adoption Laws in Mississippi Page4

Adoption expenses regulation

Expenses allowed for birth parent :

It is not addressed in statutes reviewed in Mississippi.

Expenses not allowed for birth parent

It is not addressed in statutes reviewed in Mississippi.

Expenses allowed for adoption arrangement

It is not addressed in statutes reviewed in Mississippi.

Expenses allowed for child relinquishment :

It is not addressed in statutes reviewed in Mississippi.

Fees allowed for charges by agency or department : Statute: - §- § 93-17-19; 93-17-12

• A reasonable fee may be charged for each investigation that may be required.
• According to the court either or both the parties could pay the amount more than $350 based on their capability.

Expenses accounting as per court requirement :

• Judges may ask for one in their judgment but statutes do not require