Md. Code, Family Law § 13-103
This is the official text of Md. Code, Family Law § 13-103, part of Maryland’s Code, Family Law — governs marriage, divorce, child custody and support, and adoption.
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§13–103.
Official statutory text
(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.
(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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