West Virginia's Laws on Living Expenses
West Virginia
Birth Parent Expenses Allowed Statute: § 48-22-803(e)
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• Reasonable and customary legal,
medical, hospital, or other expenses incurred in connection with the pregnancy,
birth, and adoption proceedings
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• 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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