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MD. Family Law Code Ann. §  9.5-317 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Family Law|Title 9.5 - Maryland Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act|Subtitle 3 - Enforcement|Section 9.5-317 - Direct Expenses and Costs Against Respondent

    If the respondent is not the prevailing party, the court may assess against the respondent all direct expenses and costs incurred by the Attorney General and law enforcement officers under § 9.5-315 or § 9.5-316 of this subtitle.
MD. Family Law Code Ann. §  9.5-318 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Family Law|Title 9.5 - Maryland Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act|Subtitle 3 - Enforcement|Section 9.5-318 - Short Title

    This title may be cited as the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act.
MD. Family Law Code Ann. §  10-1A-01 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Family Law|Title 10 - Support in General|Subtitle 1A - Affidavit of Support|Section 10-1A-01 - Definitions

    (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.
MD. Family Law Code Ann. §  10-1A-03 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Family Law|Title 10 - Support in General|Subtitle 1A - Affidavit of Support|Section 10-1A-03 - Enforcement of Child Support Obligation

    (a)    The Administration shall enforce and collect the support obligation, including any arrearages, from the date of execution.    (b)    The affidavit of support shall have all of the force, effect, and attributes of a child support order issued by a tribunal, including the ability to be enforced by any and all enforcement remedies available to the Administration to enforce a child support order issued by a tribunal, including contempt of court proceedings.    (c)    (1)    If any party to the affidavit of support presents evidence to the Administration of a material change in circumstances since the entry of the last child support order, the parties may execute an affidavit of support in accordance with the Maryland child support guidelines.        (2)    If there is a pre-existing child support order, the subsequently executed affidavit of support shall supersede the order unless and until overruled by a tribunal.    (d)    All courts in this State shall recognize an affidavit of support issued by the Administration as a child support order.    (e)    An executed affidavit of support does not preclude any subsequent proceedings under this article.
MD. Family Law Code Ann. §  12-101 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Family Law|Title 12 - Child Support|Subtitle 1 - General Provisions|Section 12-101 - Award by Court -- Authorized

    (a)    (1)    Unless the court finds from the evidence that the amount of the award will produce an inequitable result, for an initial pleading that requests child support pendente lite, the court shall award child support for a period from the filing of the pleading that requests child support.        (2)    Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of this subsection, unless the court finds from the evidence that the amount of the award will produce an inequitable result, for an initial pleading filed by a child support agency that requests child support, the court shall award child support for a period from the filing of the pleading that requests child support.        (3)    For any other pleading that requests child support, the court may award child support for a period from the filing of the pleading that requests child support.    (b)    The court shall give credit for payments that the court finds have been made during the period beginning from the filing of the pleading that requests child support.    (c)    Any support order or modification of a support order that is passed on or after July 1, 1997 shall include a statement that:        (1)    each party is required to notify the court and any support enforcement agency ordered to receive payments, within 10 days of any change of address or employment; and        (2)    failure to comply with paragraph (1) of this subsection may result in a party not receiving notice of the initiation of a proceeding to modify or enforce a support order.    (d)    (1)    The court may order either parent to pay all or part of:            (i)    the mother’s medical and hospital expenses for pregnancy, confinement, and recovery; and            (ii)    medical support for the child, including neonatal expenses.        (2)    Subject to the right of any party to subpoena a custodian of records at least 10 days before trial, any records relating to the cost of the mother’s medical and hospital expenses for pregnancy, childbirth, and recovery and any neonatal expenses of the child shall be admissible in evidence without the presence of a custodian of record and shall constitute prima facie evidence of the amount of expenses incurred.
MD. Family Law Code Ann. §  12-102.2 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Family Law|Title 12 - Child Support|Subtitle 1 - General Provisions|Section 12-102.2 - Award by Court -- Order by Foreign Court

    An administrative order or a medical support notice for health insurance coverage issued in any other state or territory will be enforced to the same extent in a proceeding under this subtitle as an order or a medical support notice for health insurance coverage issued in this State.
MD. Family Law Code Ann. §  12-102.3 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Family Law|Title 12 - Child Support|Subtitle 1 - General Provisions|Section 12-102.3 - Administrative Contests of Withholdings

    (a)    (1)    This section applies to administrative contests of withholdings from an employee’s earnings made by an employer for the purpose of complying with this title.        (2)    Nothing in this section may be construed to limit an employee’s right to judicially contest an underlying court order requiring the employee to provide health insurance coverage for the employee’s child.    (b)    (1)    An employee may only contest a withholding under this section based on a mistake of fact.        (2)    The only issues that may be contested are:            (i)    the identity of the employee;            (ii)    whether there is an underlying court order requiring the employee to provide health insurance coverage for the employee’s child;            (iii)    that the amount of the withholding exceeds the limits of the federal Consumer Credit Protection Act; and            (iv)    that the child for whom health insurance coverage is sought is emancipated.    (c)    An employee may contest a withholding by sending a written request for an investigation to the Administration within 15 days after receiving notice of the withholding from the employer.    (d)    If an employee requests an investigation, the Administration:        (1)    shall conduct an investigation within 15 days after the request; and        (2)    on completion of the investigation, shall notify the employee of the results of the investigation and the employee’s right to appeal the decision of the Administration to the Office of Administrative Hearings.    (e)    (1)    (i)    An employee may appeal the Administration’s decision to the Office of Administrative Hearings by filing a written request for a hearing with the Administration or the Office of Administrative Hearings.            (ii)    The request for a hearing shall be made:                1.    on a form provided by the Administration; and                2.    within 15 days after receiving the written results of the Administration’s investigation.        (2)    The only issues that may be contested in an administrative hearing are:            (i)    the identity of the employee;            (ii)    whether there is an underlying court order requiring the employee to provide health insurance coverage for the employee’s child;            (iii)    that the amount of the withholding exceeds the limits of the federal Consumer Credit Protection Act; and            (iv)    that the child for whom health insurance coverage is sought is emancipated.        (3)    An appeal under this section shall be conducted in accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article.    (f)    Enrollment of the employee’s child may not be stayed or terminated until the employer receives written notice that the contest is resolved in the employee’s favor.
MD. Family Law Code Ann. §  12-103 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Family Law|Title 12 - Child Support|Subtitle 1 - General Provisions|Section 12-103 - Award of Costs and Counsel Fees

    (a)    The court may award to either party the costs and counsel fees that are just and proper under all the circumstances in any case in which a person:        (1)    applies for a decree or modification of a decree concerning the custody, support, or visitation of a child of the parties; or        (2)    files any form of proceeding:            (i)    to recover arrearages of child support;            (ii)    to enforce a decree of child support; or            (iii)    to enforce a decree of custody or visitation.    (b)    Before a court may award costs and counsel fees under this section, the court shall consider:        (1)    the financial status of each party;        (2)    the needs of each party; and        (3)    whether there was substantial justification for bringing, maintaining, or defending the proceeding.    (c)    Upon a finding by the court that there was an absence of substantial justification of a party for prosecuting or defending the proceeding, and absent a finding by the court of good cause to the contrary, the court shall award to the other party costs and counsel fees.
MD. Family Law Code Ann. §  12-104 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Family Law|Title 12 - Child Support|Subtitle 1 - General Provisions|Section 12-104 - Modification of Child Support Award

    (a)    The court may modify a child support award subsequent to the filing of a motion for modification and upon a showing of a material change of circumstance.    (b)    The court may not retroactively modify a child support award prior to the date of the filing of the motion for modification.
MD. Family Law Code Ann. §  12-104.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Family Law|Title 12 - Child Support|Subtitle 1 - General Provisions|Section 12-104.1 - Suspension of Child Support Payments and Accrual of Arrearages for Incarcerated Obligors

    (a)    (1)    In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.        (2)    “Administration” has the meaning stated in § 10–101 of this article.        (3)    “Obligee” has the meaning stated in § 10–101 of this article.        (4)    “Obligor” has the meaning stated in § 10–101 of this article.    (b)    A child support payment is not past due and arrearages may not accrue during any period when the obligor is incarcerated, and continuing for 60 days after the obligor’s release from confinement, if:        (1)    the obligor was sentenced to a term of imprisonment of 180 consecutive calendar days or more;        (2)    the obligor is not on work release and has insufficient resources with which to make payment; and        (3)    the obligor did not commit the crime with the intent of being incarcerated or otherwise becoming impoverished.    (c)    (1)    In any case in which the Administration is providing child support services under Title IV, Part D of the Social Security Act, the Administration may, without the necessity of any motion being filed with the court, adjust an incarcerated obligor’s payment account to reflect the suspension of the accrual of arrearages under subsection (b) of this section.        (2)    Before making an adjustment under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Administration shall send written notice of the proposed action to the obligee, including the obligee’s right to object to the proposed action and an explanation of the procedures for filing an objection.
MD. Family Law Code Ann. §  12-203 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Family Law|Title 12 - Child Support|Subtitle 2 - Child Support Guidelines|Section 12-203 - Forms; Verification of Income

    (a)    The Court of Appeals may issue standardized worksheet forms to be used in applying the child support guidelines set forth in this subtitle.    (b)    (1)    Income statements of the parents shall be verified with documentation of both current and past actual income.        (2)    (i)    Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, suitable documentation of actual income includes pay stubs, employer statements otherwise admissible under the rules of evidence, or receipts and expenses if self-employed, and copies of each parent’s 3 most recent federal tax returns.            (ii)    If a parent is self-employed or has received an increase or decrease in income of 20% or more in a 1-year period within the past 3 years, the court may require that parent to provide copies of federal tax returns for the 5 most recent years.
MD. Family Law Code Ann. §  12-204 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Family Law|Title 12 - Child Support|Subtitle 2 - Child Support Guidelines|Section 12-204 - Determination of Child Support Obligation

    (a)    (1)    The basic child support obligation shall be determined in accordance with the schedule of basic child support obligations in subsection (e) of this section. The basic child support obligation shall be divided between the parents in proportion to their adjusted actual incomes.        (2)    (i)    If one or both parents have made a request for alimony or maintenance in the proceeding in which a child support award is sought, the court shall decide the issue and amount of alimony or maintenance before determining the child support obligation under these guidelines.            (ii)    If the court awards alimony or maintenance, the amount of alimony or maintenance awarded shall be considered actual income for the recipient of the alimony or maintenance and shall be subtracted from the income of the payor of the alimony or maintenance under § 12–201(c)(2) of this subtitle before the court determines the amount of a child support award.    (b)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, if a parent is voluntarily impoverished, child support may be calculated based on a determination of potential income.        (2)    If there is a dispute as to whether a parent is voluntarily impoverished, the court shall:            (i)    make a finding as to whether, based on the totality of the circumstances, the parent is voluntarily impoverished; and            (ii)    if the court finds that the parent is voluntarily impoverished, consider the factors specified in § 12–201(m) of this subtitle in determining the amount of potential income that should be imputed to the parent.        (3)    A determination of potential income may not be made for a parent who:            (i)    is unable to work because of a physical or mental disability; or            (ii)    is caring for a child under the age of 2 years for whom the parents are jointly and severally responsible.    (c)    If a combined adjusted actual income amount falls between amounts shown in the schedule, the basic child support amount shall be extrapolated to the next higher amount.    (d)    If the combined adjusted actual income exceeds the highest level specified in the schedule in subsection (e) of this section, the court may use its discretion in setting the amount of child support.    (e)    Schedule of basic child support obligations. An asterisk (*) indicates a child support obligation adjusted by the self–support reserve.
MD. Family Law Code Ann. §  14-102 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Family Law|Title 14 - Adult Protective Services|Subtitle 1 - Definitions and General Provisions|Section 14-102 - Legislative Policy and Intent

    (a)    It is the policy of the State that adults who lack the physical or mental capacity to care for their basic daily living needs shall have access to and be provided with needed professional services sufficient to protect their health, safety, and welfare.    (b)    The General Assembly intends that the provisions for appointment of public officials as guardian of the person be used sparingly and with utmost caution and only if an alternative does not exist.
MD. Family Law Code Ann. §  14-103 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Family Law|Title 14 - Adult Protective Services|Subtitle 1 - Definitions and General Provisions|Section 14-103 - Scope of Title

    This title does not apply to:        (1)    the abuse of a patient in a mental health facility, under Title 10 of the Health – General Article;        (2)    the abuse of a patient in a facility for individuals with an intellectual disability under Title 7 of the Health – General Article;        (3)    the abuse of a patient in a nursing home under Title 19 of the Health – General Article; or        (4)    the abuse of a patient in a hospital under Title 19 of the Health – General Article.
MD. Family Law Code Ann. §  14-104 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Family Law|Title 14 - Adult Protective Services|Subtitle 1 - Definitions and General Provisions|Section 14-104 - Additional Funds and Services

    (a)    This title does not prevent any appropriation of additional funds by any county, including Baltimore City, for adult protective services.    (b)    The services provided under this title are supplementary to any services provided under the Older Americans Act.
MD. Family Law Code Ann. §  14-201 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Family Law|Title 14 - Adult Protective Services|Subtitle 2 - Adult Protective Services Program|Section 14-201 - Secretary of Human Services to Implement Program

    To implement the policy set out in § 14–102 of this title, the Secretary, with the advice of the Secretary of Health and the Secretary of Aging, shall develop, supervise, and cause each local department to implement a program of protective services for disabled individuals and vulnerable adults.
MD. Family Law Code Ann. §  14-202 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Family Law|Title 14 - Adult Protective Services|Subtitle 2 - Adult Protective Services Program|Section 14-202 - Scope of Program

    (a)    The adult protective services program shall include:        (1)    intake and investigative services including, if appropriate, medical, social, and psychiatric evaluation;        (2)    planning for the needs of the recipient of services;        (3)    assistance to locate, apply for, and effectively use home care, day care, chore services, transportation, counseling, emergency arrangements, and other health and social services;        (4)    cooperation with the courts, including provision of any necessary recommendations, reports, or petitions;        (5)    counsel to represent any indigent recipient of services in any protective proceeding or any review board hearing conducted under Subtitle 3 or Subtitle 4 of this title, and assistance to locate, apply for, and effectively use other legal assistance;        (6)    notification of and participation by the Secretary of Aging or the director of the local office on aging, as appropriate, as a party in any protective proceeding or review board hearing relating to an individual who is 65 years old or older; and        (7)    notification of the appropriate criminal or juvenile delinquency court if the program has information indicating that the interests of the person with a disability as a victim are not adequately protected in a case before the court.    (b)    For adults 65 years old and over, the services of the protective services program shall be coordinated with the Department of Aging or the local office on aging as appropriate.
MD. Family Law Code Ann. §  14-203 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Family Law|Title 14 - Adult Protective Services|Subtitle 2 - Adult Protective Services Program|Section 14-203 - Contracts to Provide Services; Contracts to Act as Guardian

    (a)    The director may contract with any public or private organization to provide protective services.    (b)    The director may not contract with any other person to act as guardian of the person of a disabled individual.
MD. Family Law Code Ann. §  14-204 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Family Law|Title 14 - Adult Protective Services|Subtitle 2 - Adult Protective Services Program|Section 14-204 - Fee Schedule

    (a)    Subject to the provisions of subsection (b) of this section, the Secretary shall establish a fee schedule based on financial ability to pay under which the individual who receives protective services, or the individual’s legally responsible relative shall reimburse the federal, State, or local government for the services provided.    (b)    An individual may not be charged a fee for protective services if:        (1)    federal law or federal regulations prohibit an income eligibility test for the protective service; or        (2)    the recipient is eligible for continuing financial aid under:            (i)    the federal program of Supplemental Security Income;            (ii)    the federal-State program of temporary cash assistance; or            (iii)    the State program of transitional emergency, medical, and housing assistance.
MD. Family Law Code Ann. §  14-205 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Family Law|Title 14 - Adult Protective Services|Subtitle 2 - Adult Protective Services Program|Section 14-205 - Funding

    The adult protective services program shall be funded as provided in the State budget.
MD. Family Law Code Ann. §  14-301 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Family Law|Title 14 - Adult Protective Services|Subtitle 3 - Investigation Provisions|Section 14-301 - Scope of Subtitle

    The provisions of this subtitle do not limit the responsibility of a law enforcement agency to enforce the laws of this State or preclude a law enforcement agency from reporting and investigating alleged criminal conduct.