### Question
How does the law define qualifying adoption expenses?


### Answer
Under *10 U.S.C. § 1052*, **qualifying adoption expenses** is defined as:

> reasonable and necessary expenses that are directly related to the legal adoption of a child under 18 years of age, but only if such adoption is arranged by a qualified adoption agency

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 1052*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART II-PERSONNEL > CHAPTER 53-MISCELLANEOUS RIGHTS AND BENEFITS**

