Section 5-1010 – Complaint

    (a)    A complaint need not be in any particular form.     (b)    The complaint shall be written in simple, nontechnical language.     (c)    The complaint shall state the facts on which the complaint is based.     (d)    (1)    Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, a complaint filed under this subtitle shall be supported by the oath of the mother or pregnant woman, […]

Section 5-1011 – Administration as Complainant

    (a)    (1)    The Administration may be the complainant in any proceeding under this subtitle in which the Administration is providing child support services under federal law.         (2)    The Administration shall be represented in accordance with § 10-115 of this article.     (b)    For purposes of providing legal representation in a paternity proceeding under this section, the Administration may approve child […]

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 5-1013 – Party Under Legal Disability

    (a)    A party under legal disability need not proceed by guardian, committee, or next friend or defend by guardian ad litem, committee, or court-appointed counsel under this subtitle.     (b)    Any proceeding under this subtitle by or against a party under legal disability and any action taken by counsel on behalf of a party under legal disability is […]

Section 5-1014 – Warrant; Summons; Bond

    (a)    When a complaint is filed under this subtitle, the court may issue, to assure the appearance of the defendant at trial:         (1)    a summons for the appearance of the defendant; or         (2)    a warrant for the arrest of the defendant.     (b)    (1)    The summons shall state the time and place for the defendant to appear at trial.         (2)    If the […]

Section 5-1015 – Service or Execution of Process

    Process under this subtitle shall be served or executed in the way provided by law or rule of court for service on a person who is not under a legal disability.

Section 5-1016 – Voluntary Support Agreement

    (a)    (1)    Before or after the filing of a complaint, the alleged father may propose a settlement concerning the child’s support whether the alleged father admits or denies paternity.         (2)    The proposed contribution may be in a lump sum, installments, or otherwise.     (b)    A settlement agreement shall be prepared, executed, and submitted to the court for approval if:         (1)    the […]