New Hampshire's Adoption Laws
New Hampshire
Statute: §§ 169-C:35;
170-G:8a(II)-(VI)
Records Confidential: Yes
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The consent may be signed 72 hours following the birth. If the birth mother is under the age of 18, New Hampshire state law also requires the consent of one of her parents.
According to Jim Bianco (2/27/08) BM must attend court hearing which is no sooner than 72 hours after birth however takes about 2 weeks-AF has to stay in NH whole time-can not file ICPC before BM attends court.
Pre-consents are not allowed in the state of New Hampshire. Revocation Time Frame in New HampshireThe consent is irrevocable upon signing.
New Hampshire
Who May Adopt
Statute: § 170-B:4
• Husband and
wife together
• An unmarried
adult
• Any foster
parent
• The
unmarried parent of the adoptee
• A stepparent
Who May Be Adopted
Statute: § 170-B:3
Any individual
Who May Place a Child for Adoption
Statute: § 170-B:5
• The parents
or legal guardian
• The
Department of Health and Human Services
• An agency
licensed to place children
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No information currently available.
New Hampshire
Birth Parent Expenses Allowed Statute: § 170-B:13(I)
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• Reasonable counseling, medical,
and legal fees, that shall be paid directly to the provider of the services
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• Reasonable expenses for
transportation, lodging, clothing, and meals incurred for the placement of the
minor
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• Reasonable living expenses of
the birth mother to maintain an adequate standard of living when the mother is
unable to due to loss of wages caused by the pregnancy or delivery
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• Reasonable expenses for
adoption services, that shall be paid directly to the agency
Birth Parent Expenses Not Allowed Statute: §
170-B:13(I)(d)
Reasonable expenses
shall not include:
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• Gifts over $50
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• Educational expenses
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• Living expenses beyond 6 weeks
following delivery
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• Other payments for the monetary
gain of the birth parent
Allowable Payments for Arranging Adoption
Not addressed
in statutes reviewed
Allowable Payments for Relinquishing Child Statute: §
170-B:13(II)
A contract cannot be made to
require reimbursement of payments when the birth parent refuses to or withdraws
consent to adoption.
Allowable Fees Charged by Department/Agency Statute: §
170-B:13(I)
An agency may
charge reasonable fees for any services provided.
Accounting of Expenses Required by Court Statute: § 170-B:19(V)
The
petitioner shall file with the court an affidavit listing the amount of fees and
other charges paid, or on behalf of, birth parents, physicians, attorneys, or to
any other person in connection with the adoption.
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No information currently available.
New Hampshire
Agency or Person Gathering Information
or Preparing Report Statute: § 170-B:14
- • Department of Health and Human Services
- • Child placement agency designated by court
Contents of Report About Person to be Adopted Statute: §
170-B:14
- • Antecedents of the minor
- • Any special needs
Contents of Report About Birth Parents Statute: § 170-B:19
- • Medical and health information about parents
and relatives
- • Non-identifying background information
Contents of Report About Adoptive Parents Statute: § 170-B:14
- • Suitability
- • Ability to give proper home and education
- • Potential to receive subsidy
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