Md. Code, Family Law § 10-315
This is the official text of Md. Code, Family Law § 10-315, part of Maryland’s Code, Family Law — governs marriage, divorce, child custody and support, and adoption.
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§10–315.
Official statutory text
Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, a responding tribunal of this State shall:
(1) apply the procedural and substantive law generally applicable to similar proceedings originating in this State and may exercise all powers and provide all remedies available in those proceedings; and
(2) determine the duty of support and the amount payable in accordance with the law and support guidelines of this State.
(1) apply the procedural and substantive law generally applicable to similar proceedings originating in this State and may exercise all powers and provide all remedies available in those proceedings; and
(2) determine the duty of support and the amount payable in accordance with the law and support guidelines of this State.
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