HOUSE BILL 184

Sponsored By:

Delegates Gordon and Simmons

Entitled:

Family Law - Child Support - Counsel Fees

Synopsis:

Providing that specified counsel fees incurred by a guardian ad litem appointed to act on behalf of a child shall be added to the basic child support obligation and imposed on either or both parents in a specified manner.

History by Legislative Date

House Action

1/29

First Reading Judiciary

Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m.

2/24

Unfavorable Report by Judiciary

Senate Action

No Action

Sponsored by:

Delegate Michael R. Gordon, District 17

Delegate Luiz Simmons, District 17

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

ATTORNEYS

CHILD CUSTODY

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 Statutes:

Family Law

( 1-202 , 12-204 , 12-204 , 12-204 )

Documents:

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

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered