Oklahoma's Laws on Living Expenses
Oklahoma
Birth Parent Expenses Allowed Statute: Tit. 10, § 7505-3.2(B)
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• Reasonable attorney's fees and
court costs
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• Medical expenses
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• Reasonable counseling expenses
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• In cases of extraordinary need,
reasonable expenses for necessities for the birth mother that are incurred as a
result of the pregnancy
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• Reasonable travel and
transportation costs
An initial payment of $500 is allowed before obtaining court
approval.
Birth Parent Expenses Not Allowed Statute: Tit. 10, §
7505-3.2(B)
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• Payments to the birth mother
beyond 2 months after placement of the child
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• Payments for counseling beyond
6 months after placement of the child
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• Payments deemed unreasonable by
the court
Allowable Payments for Arranging Adoption Statute: Tit. 21, §
866
Acceptance of any compensation
by any person or organization, except for the department or a licensed agency,
for services performed to facilitate the adoption of a minor child is a felony.
Allowable Payments for Relinquishing Child Statute: Tit. 21, §
866
The offer or
payment of any compensation for adoption of a minor child is a felony.
Allowable Fees Charged by Department/Agency Statute: Tit. 10, §
7505-3.2(B)
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• Reasonable fees of a licensed
agency
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• Cost of a home study
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• Any reasonable expenses legally
required by any governmental entity related to the adoption
Accounting of Expenses Required by Court Statute: Tit. 10, §
7505-3.2(A)
An affidavit shall be attached
to the petition or filed later, but prior to the final decree, that discloses to
the court all costs expended or expected to be expended by the adoptive family.
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