# Family Law (GFL)

## Title 13. Support of Parents and Adult Children

### Subtitle 1

#### Section 13-103

(a) A complaint under this section shall be made under oath in writing to a State's Attorney.

(b) An individual may make a complaint that states that:

  (1) the individual is a destitute adult child;

  (2) a parent of the destitute adult child has or is able to earn means sufficient to provide the destitute adult child with necessary food, shelter, care, and clothing; and

  (3) the parent has neglected or refused to provide the destitute adult child with necessary food, shelter, care, and clothing.

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