Section 5-1033 – Support by Either Parent; Hospital, Funeral, and Legal Expenses
(a) In a paternity proceeding, the court may order the father or the mother to pay all or part of any 1 or more of the following: (1) the support of the child; (2) the mother’s medical and hospital expenses for pregnancy, childbirth, and recovery; and (3) the funeral expenses of the child. (b) Subject to the right of any […]
Section 5-1012 – Answer
(a) At any time before the case is called for trial, the defendant may file a written answer to the complaint. (b) The answer need not be in any particular form. (c) The court shall enter a general denial of the complaint on behalf of the defendant if the defendant does not: (1) file a written answer; or (2) admit […]
Section 5-1002 – Legislative Policy
(a) The General Assembly finds that: (1) this State has a duty to improve the deprived social and economic status of children born out of wedlock; and (2) the policies and procedures in this subtitle are socially necessary and desirable. (b) The purpose of this subtitle is: (1) to promote the general welfare and best interests of children born out […]
Section 5-1005 – Legitimation Proceedings
(a) An equity court may determine the legitimacy of a child pursuant to Title 1, Subtitle 2 of the Estates and Trusts Article. (b) This section does not limit paternity proceedings under this subtitle except after the legitimation of a child under this section.