What does the Kentucky law allow in regard to payment of expenses of the birth mother?
The Kentucky law allows the adoptive parents to pay expenses for the birth mother. It is silent as to exactly what expenses are allowed or what amount of expenditure is allowable. Our agency is of the opinion that all expenses must be reasonably related to the cost of the birth mother’s personal living expenses, the pregnancy, the birth, the placement of the child for adoption, court costs, and legal fees. The overall objective is to give adequate and safe living conditions for the birth mother in hopes of ensuring a healthy baby. At the time of the hearing for the termination of parental rights, the statutes require an affidavit of costs and fees. Any funds spent that are related to the case is submitted to the court for approval or modification.
