Section 7851.5 Of Article 3. Investigation And Report From California Family Law Code >> Division 12. >> Part 4. >> Chapter 3. >> Article 3.
7851.5
. The petitioner shall be liable for all reasonable costs
incurred in connection with the termination of parental rights,
including, but not limited to, costs incurred for the investigation
required by this article. However, public agencies and nonprofit
organizations are exempt from payment of the costs of the
investigation. The liability of a petitioner for costs under this
section shall not exceed nine hundred dollars ($900). The court may
defer, waive, or reduce the costs when the payment would cause an
economic hardship which would be detrimental to the welfare of the
child.