§ 10–1A-01

Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.

Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 10-1A-01 (2026)

Title 10. Support in General

Subtitle 1A. Affidavit of Support

(a)

In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b)

“Child support order” means:

(1)

any support order for a child issued by a tribunal; or

(2)

an executed affidavit of support.

(c)

“Party” means:

(1)

the legal parent of a child;

(2)

a caretaker with whom the child resides; or

(3)

the Administration when:

(i)

it has accepted an assignment of support under § 5–312(b)(2) of the Human Services Article; or

(ii)

the child has been placed in the care and custody of the State.

(d)

“Tribunal” has the meaning stated in § 10–301(dd) of this title.