# Family Law (GFL)

## Title 5. Children

### Subtitle 3A. Private Agency Guardianship and Adoption

#### Section 5-3A-09

A court may assign among the parties to a case under this subtitle, as the court considers appropriate, counsel fees and the cost of testing under Sec. 5-3A-06 of this subtitle.

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Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)