Regulation of Private Domestic Adoption Expenses - American Samoa
Birth Parent Expenses Allowed
Citation: Ann. Code § 45.0430(a)
Attorney's fees and charges and fees that are approved by the court are the only payments that are permitted.
Birth Parent Expenses Not Allowed
This issue is not addressed in the statutes reviewed.
Allowable Payments for Arranging Adoption
Citation: Ann. Code § 45.0430(a)
No person may offer any money or other consideration in connection with an adoption apart from attorney's fees and court fees.
Allowable Payments for Relinquishing Child
Citation: Ann. Code § 45.0430(a)
No person may charge or accept money in connection with an adoption.
Allowable Fees Charged by Department/Agency
Citation: Ann. Code § 45.0430(a)
Charges and fees, as may be approved by the court, are allowed.
Accounting of Expenses Required by Court
Citation: Ann. Code § 45.0420(d)
A statement of any fee charged relative to the adoption is submitted to the court with the petition and states that no additional fees are charged.