Regulation of Private Domestic Adoption Expenses - Massachusetts
Date: May 2022
Birth Parent Expenses Allowed
This issue is not addressed in the statutes reviewed.
Birth Parent Expenses Not Allowed
This issue is not addressed in the statutes reviewed.
Allowable Payments for Arranging Adoption
Citation: Ann. Laws Ch. 210, § 11A
Only authorized agents or employees of the Department of Social Services may advertise or accept payment for arranging adoptions.
Allowable Payments for Relinquishing Child
Citation: Ann. Laws Ch. 210, § 11A
It is unlawful for an unauthorized person to accept payment for placing a child for adoption.
Allowable Fees Charged by Department/Agency
This issue is not addressed in the statutes and regulations reviewed.
Accounting of Expenses Required by Court
This issue is not addressed in the statutes reviewed.