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Baby Selling - Adoption Encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01) |
 | | Baby selling is unlawful in every state in the United States; however, desperate couples and unscrupulous individuals apparently continue to risk the legal penalties. |
 | | Payments that would be considered excessive and perhaps baby selling in some states are acceptable in others; however, in no state is a birthmother allowed to accept a direct payment solely in exchange for her baby. |
 | | In some cases, it is clear when a mother or father attempts to sell their baby, for example, if they request enough money for a worldwide cruise, car or other significant expenditure unrelated to the maintenance during pregnancy or if they request other similar payment. |
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