### Question
How is the term nonrecurring adoption expenses defined?


### Answer
The term **nonrecurring adoption expenses** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 673* as the following:

> 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 6-THE CHILDREN'S BUREAU > 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**

