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District Of Columbia's Laws on Living Expenses

District of Columbia

Birth Parent Expenses Allowed 

Not addressed in statutes reviewed

Birth Parent Expenses Not Allowed 

Not addressed in statutes reviewed

Allowable Payments for Arranging Adoption Statute: § 4-1410 

No person or agency may charge for services in connection with placing a child for adoption.

Allowable Payments for Relinquishing Child 

Not addressed in statutes reviewed

Allowable Fees Charged by Department/Agency Statute: § 4-1410

 A licensed agency that is operated for religious or charitable purposes may charge an amount not to exceed average costs incurred.

Accounting of Expenses Required by Court An accounting is not specifically required in the statutes, but the court may require one.


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