# Family Law (GFL)

## Title 5. Children

### Subtitle 10. Paternity Proceedings

#### Section 5-1025

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