HOUSE BILL 48

File Code: Family Law

Sponsored By:

Delegate Getty

Entitled:

Domestic Violence - Attorney's Fees

Synopsis:

Authorizing a court to order either party to pay to the other party the reasonable attorney's fees incurred by the other party in a domestic violence proceeding; requiring the court to consider specified factors before ordering payment; requiring the court to award attorney's fees under specified circumstances; authorizing the court to order reimbursement for attorney's fees previously paid; providing for the payment of attorney's fees directly to the attorney; and authorizing the court to enter judgment in favor of the attorney.

History by Legislative Date

House Action

08/26

Pre-filed

1/12

First Reading Judiciary

Hearing 1/27 at 10:30 a.m.

2/28

Unfavorable Report by Judiciary

Senate Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

ATTORNEYS

COURTS -see also- CIRCUIT; APPEALS; DISTRICT; ORPHANS'; etc.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE -see also- CHILD ABUSE

FEES -see also- DEVELOPMENT FEES AND TAXES

Bill affects the following Statute:

Family Law

( 4-512 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered