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Adoption Expenses

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective July 1, 2025

This form is used to tell the court about the money the adopting parents have paid for services related to the adoption. It asks for details about the services, who provided them, and how much was paid for each one.

The court describes it as: Tells the court what expenses the adoptive parents have paid on behalf of the birth parent(s). Only needed in independent or agency adoptions and can only list expenses that are allowable by law.

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This form is used in independent or agency adoptions to list expenses paid by the adoptive parents. It is not for adoptions of a stepchild.

Usually filed by the person starting the case.

Official instructions

How-to guides published by the court for this form.

Common questions

Who should fill out this form?
The adopting parent or parents fill out this form.
What kind of expenses can be listed?
It asks for expenses like medical bills, attorney fees, and costs from agencies related to the adoption.
Is there a fee to file this form?
The form does not mention any filing fees.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect July 1, 2025.

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