New Mexico's Laws on Living Expenses
New Mexico
Birth Parent Expenses Allowed Statute: § 32A-5-34(B)
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Medical, hospital,
pharmaceutical, or nursing costs
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Travel expenses
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Counseling services
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Living expenses for the mother
and her dependent children
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Legal fees and court costs
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Any other court approved
expenses
Birth Parent Expenses Not Allowed Statute: § 32A-5-34(B), (C)
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Living expenses beyond 6 weeks
after the child's birth
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Any payments other than those
permitted by statute
Allowable Payments for Arranging Adoption Statute: §
32A-5-34(B)
Reasonable
and actual fees for services
Allowable Payments for Relinquishing Child Statute: §
32A-5-34(D), (F)
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It is unlawful to demand
repayment of expenses to coerce consent.
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It is not permitted to pay a
woman to conceive and carry a child.
Allowable Fees Charged by Department/Agency Statute: §
32A-5-34(B)
It is the responsibility of the petitioner to cover the
cost of the preplacement study and the post-placement report.
Accounting of Expenses Required by Court Statute: § 32A-5-34(A)
Prior to the final hearing, the petitioner shall file a
full accounting of all disbursements made or agreed to be made in connection
with the adoption.
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