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Massachusetts's Laws on Living Expenses

Massachusetts

Birth Parent Expenses Allowed 

Not addressed in statutes reviewed

Birth Parent Expenses Not Allowed 

Not addressed in statutes reviewed

Allowable Payments for Arranging Adoption Statute: 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 Statute: 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 

Not addressed in statutes reviewed

Accounting of Expenses Required by Court

 The statutes do not require this.


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