Md. Code, Family Law § 5-1036
This is the official text of Md. Code, Family Law § 5-1036, part of Maryland’s Code, Family Law — governs marriage, divorce, child custody and support, and adoption.
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§5–1036.
Official statutory text
(a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, the court may award costs under this subtitle in accordance with the Maryland Rules.
(b) The court may order all or part of the costs to be paid by the county where the proceeding is instituted.
(c) The court may order any party to pay the costs of the proceeding.
(b) The court may order all or part of the costs to be paid by the county where the proceeding is instituted.
(c) The court may order any party to pay the costs of the proceeding.
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