Md. Code, Family Law § 5-1025
This is the official text of Md. Code, Family Law § 5-1025, part of Maryland’s Code, Family Law — governs marriage, divorce, child custody and support, and adoption.
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§5–1025.
Official statutory text
(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 § 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.
(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 § 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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