Oklahoma's Laws on Living Expenses

Oklahoma

1. • Reasonable attorney's fees and court costs
2. • Medical expenses
3. • Reasonable counseling expenses
4. • In cases of extraordinary need, reasonable expenses for necessities for the birth mother that are incurred as a result of the pregnancy
5. • Reasonable travel and transportation costs

An initial payment of $500 is allowed before obtaining court approval.

1. • Payments to the birth mother beyond 2 months after placement of the child
2. • Payments for counseling beyond 6 months after placement of the child
3. • 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.

 The offer or payment of any compensation for adoption of a minor child is a felony.

1. • Reasonable fees of a licensed agency
2. • Cost of a home study
3. • 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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