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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) In this section, “foreign adoption” means the adoption of a child, who is a citizen of a foreign country, in accordance with any of the types of adoption procedures specified under this subchapter.
(2) The department may charge a fee of not more than $75 to the adoptive parents for reviewing foreign adoption documents and for providing necessary certifications and approvals required by state and federal law.
(3) The department may also charge a fee of not more than $75 to the adoptive parents for the review and certification of adoption documents, for adoptions that occur in a foreign country.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Wisconsin Statutes Social Services (Ch. 46 to 58) § 48.838. Foreign adoption fees - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wi/social-services-ch-46-to-58/wi-st-48-838/
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