(a) The court shall award the prevailing party, including a state, necessary and reasonable expenses incurred by or on behalf of the party, including costs, communication expenses, attorney’s fees, investigative fees, expenses for witnesses, travel expenses, and child care expenses during the course of the proceedings, unless the party from whom fees or expenses are sought establishes that the award would be clearly inappropriate.
(b) The court may not assess fees, costs, or expenses against a state unless authorized by law other than this title.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 9.5 - Maryland Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act
Section 9.5-302 - Orders Made Under Hague Convention
Section 9.5-303 - Out-of-State Custody Determination -- Recognition and Enforcement
Section 9.5-304 - Out-of-State Custody Determination -- Temporary Order
Section 9.5-305 - Out-of-State Custody Determination -- Registration
Section 9.5-306 - Out-of-State Custody Determination -- Recognition and Enforcement of Registration
Section 9.5-307 - Modification Proceeding Pending in Another State
Section 9.5-308 - Petition for Enforcement
Section 9.5-310 - Physical Custody; Fees and Expenses; Refusal to Testify; Privileges
Section 9.5-313 - Full Faith and Credit
Section 9.5-314 - Appeal and Stay
Section 9.5-315 - Lawful Action by Attorney General
Section 9.5-316 - Lawful Action by Law Enforcement Officer
Section 9.5-317 - Direct Expenses and Costs Against Respondent