Monr. Cnty. Pa. 15.3

As amended through May 18, 2022
Rule 15.3 - Informational Statement - Investigation Of Financial Arrangements

In all adoption proceedings, in which a voluntary relinquishment is contemplated, at the time of the agreement for voluntary placement of the child, the intermediary shall provide the Court with a written informational statement setting forth the name of the birth parents, their addresses and telephone numbers, and the names of the proposed adoptive parents, their address and telephone number. Any written agreements between the parties regarding financial arrangements shall be attached to the informational statement. Thereafter, the Court may have an adoption investigator investigate all financial arrangements made between the birth parents, intermediary, and the adoptive parents, and provide a report to the Court. No payments of any type may be made to either of the birth parents or the intermediary, unless they are disclosed to the Court or the Court investigator, and specifically approved by the Court prior to payment.

Monr. Cnty. Pa. 15.3