### Question
How does WELFARE SERVICES define nonrecurring adoption expenses?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 673*, **nonrecurring adoption expenses** is defined as:

> reasonable and necessary adoption fees, court costs, attorney fees, and other expenses which are directly related to the legal adoption of a child with special needs and which are not incurred in violation of State or Federal law

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 673*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER IV-GRANTS TO STATES FOR AID AND SERVICES TO NEEDY FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN AND FOR CHILD-WELFARE SERVICES > Part E-Federal Payments for Foster Care and Adoption Assistance**

