Georgia's Laws on Living Expenses

Georgia

Birth Parent Expenses Allowed Statute: § 19-8-13(c)

• Medical expenses related to the pregnancy
• Hospital costs for the birth of the child
• Expenses related to the placement and adoption

Birth Parent Expenses Not Allowed

Not addressed in statutes reviewed

Allowable Payments for Arranging Adoption Statute: § 19-8-13(c)

Payments for services related to the adoption or the placement of the minor are permitted.

Allowable Payments for Relinquishing Child Statute: § 19-8-24

It is unlawful for any person or entity to directly or indirectly offer inducements to a parent to relinquish their child.

Allowable Fees Charged by Department/Agency Statute: § 19-8-13(b)

A fee must be paid to the clerk of the court for the filing of the adoption petition, as established by §§ 15-6-77 and 15-6-77.1.

Accounting of Expenses Required by Court Statute: § 19-8-13(c), (d)

• Each petitioner must file a report fully accounting for all disbursements made or agreed to be made.
• Each attorney must file an affidavit detailing all legal fees.

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