In any custody or visitation proceeding, if the court determines that a party to a custody or visitation order has unjustifiably denied or interfered with visitation granted by a custody or visitation order, the court may, in addition to any other remedy available to the court and in a manner consistent with the best interests of the child, take any or all of the following actions:
(1) order that the visitation be rescheduled;
(2) modify the custody or visitation order to require additional terms or conditions designed to ensure future compliance with the order; or
(3) assess costs or counsel fees against the party who has unjustifiably denied or interfered with visitation rights.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 9 - Child Custody and Visitation
Section 9-101 - Denial of Custody or Visitation on Basis of Likely Abuse or Neglect
Section 9-101.1 - Abuse Against Certain Individuals
Section 9-101.2 - Parent Convicted of Murder of Certain Persons
Section 9-102 - Petition by Grandparents for Visitation
Section 9-103 - Petition by Child to Change Custody
Section 9-104 - Access to Medical, Dental, and Educational Records by Noncustodial Parent
Section 9-105 - Unjustifiable Denial or Interference With Visitation Granted by Order
Section 9-106 - Notification Prior to Relocation of Child
Section 9-107 - Relevancy of Disability in Custody or Visitation Proceeding
Section 9-108 - Custody or Visitation Order Based on Deployment of a Parent