Alaska's Laws on Living Expenses

Birth Parent Expenses Allowed Statute: § 25.23.090

1. Expenses incurred in connection with the birth of the child
2. Medical or hospital care received by the mother or minor during the mother's prenatal care and confinement
3. Services related to the adoption that were received by the petitioner or either natural parent or any other person

Birth Parent Expenses Not Allowed

Not addressed in statutes reviewed

Allowable Payments for Arranging Adoption

Not addressed in statutes reviewed

Allowable Payments for Relinquishing Child

Not addressed in statutes reviewed

Allowable Fees Charged by Department/Agency

Not addressed in statutes reviewed

Accounting of Expenses Required by Court Statute: § 25.23.090

1. The petitioner must file a full accounting report, in a manner acceptable to the court, of all disbursements of anything of value to be made in connection with the adoption.
2. The report is to be verified and signed by the petitioner.

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