Georgia's Laws on Living Expenses
Georgia
Birth Parent Expenses Allowed Statute: § 19-8-13(c)
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• Medical expenses related to the
pregnancy
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• Hospital costs for the birth of
the child
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• 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)
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• Each petitioner must file a
report fully accounting for all disbursements made or agreed to be made.
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• Each attorney must file an
affidavit detailing all legal fees.
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