Maryland § 5-3B-08
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 5-3B-08, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-3B-08.
(a) A court may order an adoptive parent to pay, wholly or partly, reasonable fees for a former parent’s:
(1) independent counsel; or
(2) adoption counseling or guidance for a reasonable time.
(b) Except as provided in subsection (a) of this section, a court may assign among the parties to a case under this subtitle counsel fees, counseling or guidance fees, and costs of testing under § 5-3B-05 of this subtitle, as the court considers appropriate.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 5-3B-08
What does Maryland Code § 5-3B-08 cover?
Section 5-3B-08 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maryland § 5-3B-08?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 5-3B-08" (Maryland). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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