HOUSE BILL 780

File Code: Family Law

Sponsored By:

Delegate Amedori

Entitled:

Family Law - Award of Expenses

Synopsis:

Authorizing a court to award costs and counsel fees under specified circumstances at any point in specified proceedings.

History by Legislative Date

House Action

2/8

First Reading Judiciary

2/13

Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m.

3/19

Unfavorable Report by Judiciary

Senate Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

ATTORNEYS

CHILD CUSTODY

COURT COSTS

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

FAMILY LAW -see also- ADOPTION; ANNULMENT; DIVORCE; etc

FEES -see also- DEVELOPMENT FEES AND TAXES

MINORS -see also- AGE OF MAJORITY; YOUTH

SUPPORT OF DEPENDENTS -see also- ALIMONY

Bill affects the following Statute:

Family Law

( 12-103 )

Documents:

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

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered