Idaho's Laws on Living Expenses

Idaho

1. • A person or agency may pay legal and medical costs and reasonable living and maternity expenses during the pregnancy.
2. • A birth parent who revokes a consent to adoption may be required to pay back any expenses paid by the adoptive parent, including medical and living expenses, legal fees, and all other reasonable costs.
3. • The court shall determine the amount of the reimbursement.

1. • Living expenses are not to extend beyond 6 weeks after the birth, based on demonstrated financial need.
2. • Financial assistance to the birth parent shall not exceed $2,000, unless otherwise authorized by the court.

Not addressed in statutes reviewed

Allowable Payments for Relinquishing Child Statute: § 18-1511

 It is a felony to sell or barter a child for adoption or other purposes.

Allowable Fees Charged by Department/Agency Statute: § 16-1506

 The department or agency may require the petitioner to pay all or any part of the cost of the investigation.

Accounting of Expenses Required by Court Judges, at their discretion, may order an accounting.

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