New Jersey § 9:3-55
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 9:3-55, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9:3-55.
a. A prospective parent who is not a brother, sister, aunt, uncle, grandparent, resource family parent, birth father or stepparent of the child to be adopted shall file before the
complaint is heard, in accordance with court rules, a detailed report which shall
be signed and verified by each prospective parent and shall disclose all sums of money
or other valuable consideration paid, given or agreed to be given to any person, firm,
partnership, corporation, association or agency by or on behalf of the prospective
parent in connection with the adoption, and the names and addresses of each person,
firm, partnership, corporation, association or agency to whom the consideration was
given or promised. The report, a copy of which shall be provided to the approved agency pursuant to
section 11 or 12 of P.L.1977, c. 367 ( C.9:3-47 or C.9:3-48 ), shall include but not be limited to expenses incurred or to be incurred by or on
behalf of a prospective parent in connection with: (1) The birth of the child; (2) The placement for adoption of the child with the prospective parent; (3) Medical or hospital care received by the mother or the child during the mother's
pre-and postnatal period; and (4) Services relating to the adoption or to the placement for adoption, including
legal services, which were rendered or are to be rendered to or for the benefit of
the prospective parent, either parent of the child or any other person or agency. b. Whenever based upon a report filed pursuant to this section it appears to the court
that any person may have violated section 18 of P.L.1993, c. 345 ( C.9:3-39.1 ) the court or the division may refer the matter to the appropriate county prosecutor.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 9:3-55
What does New Jersey Statutes § 9:3-55 cover?
Section 9:3-55 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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