Wisconsin Statutes (Last Updated: January 10, 2017) |
Chapter 48. Children's Code |
SubChapter XIX. ADOPTION OF MINORS; GUARDIANSHIP |
Section 48.838. Foreign adoption fees.
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- (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.