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Maryland Code, Family Law § 5-1025

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) The trial may not be held until after the birth of the child who is the subject of the proceeding.

(b) If a complaint is filed before the birth of the child, then, until the trial is held, the court may:

(1) order the alleged father or the pregnant woman to give bond, as provided in § 5-1014 of this subtitle, conditioned on the party:

(i) appearing in the proceeding; and

(ii) complying with any further orders of the court;

(2) increase or decrease any bond previously given by the alleged father or the pregnant woman; and

(3) conduct any other preliminary proceeding that the court considers just and proper.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maryland Code, Family Law § 5-1025 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/md/family-law/md-code-family-sect-5-1025/

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