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§ 5-530. Support of adopted foster child

West's Annotated Code of MarylandFamily Law

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Family Law (Refs & Annos)
Title 5. Children (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 5. Child Care; Foster Care (Refs & Annos)
Part III. Child Welfare Services; Foster Care (Refs & Annos)
MD Code, Family Law, § 5-530
§ 5-530. Support of adopted foster child
Currentness
In general
(a) The Department may contribute to the support of a child formerly under foster care after the child is adopted.
Nature of support
(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.
Amount and duration
(c) The amount and duration of the support may vary according to the needs of the child and the income of the adoptive parents.

Credits

Added by Acts 1984, c. 296, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 1984.
Formerly Art. 88A, § 60.
MD Code, Family Law, § 5-530, MD FAMILY § 5-530
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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