West Virginia's Laws on Living Expenses

West Virginia

Birth Parent Expenses Allowed Statute: § 48-22-803(e)

1. • Reasonable and customary legal, medical, hospital, or other expenses incurred in connection with the pregnancy, birth, and adoption proceedings
2. • Any other fees authorized by law or approved by the court

Birth Parent Expenses Not Allowed Statute: § 48-22-803(e) 

Any fees not authorized by law or approved by the court

Allowable Payments for Arranging Adoption Statute: § 48-22-803

 It is unlawful for any person or entity to offer, give, or agree to give payments for providing or procuring a child for the purpose of adoption.

Allowable Payments for Relinquishing Child Statute: § 48-22-803

 It is unlawful for any person to accept payment for providing a child for the purpose of adoption.

Allowable Fees Charged by Department/Agency Statute: § 48-22-803(e) 

The department or an authorized child-placing agency may charge fees for reasonable and customary services.

Accounting of Expenses Required by Court Statute: § 48-22-803(f) 

At the final hearing, an affidavit of any fees and expenses paid or promised to be paid shall be submitted to the court.

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© This information is from the National Adoption Information Clearinghouse. If you would like to contact the NAIC, you can email them at naic@caliber.com.

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