Md. Code, Family Law § 5-530
This is the official text of Md. Code, Family Law § 5-530, part of Maryland’s Code, Family Law — governs marriage, divorce, child custody and support, and adoption.
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§5–530.
Official statutory text
(a) The Department may contribute to the support of a child formerly under foster care after the child is adopted.
(b) The support may include payment for:
(1) maintenance costs;
(2) medical, dental, and surgical expenses;
(3) psychiatric and psychological expenses; and
(4) any other cost necessary for the child’s care and well-being.
(c) The amount and duration of the support may vary according to the needs of the child and the income of the adoptive parents.
(b) The support may include payment for:
(1) maintenance costs;
(2) medical, dental, and surgical expenses;
(3) psychiatric and psychological expenses; and
(4) any other cost necessary for the child’s care and well-being.
(c) The amount and duration of the support may vary according to the needs of the child and the income of the adoptive parents.
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