Md. Code, Family Law § 5-1026
This is the official text of Md. Code, Family Law § 5-1026, part of Maryland’s Code, Family Law — governs marriage, divorce, child custody and support, and adoption.
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§5–1026.
Official statutory text
(a) The court shall hear the complaint without a jury.
(b) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, proceedings under this subtitle shall be treated in accordance with the laws, rules, and practice that relate to trials in other civil cases.
(c) In a trial under this subtitle, no comment on or reference to an alleged father’s failure to testify may be made or permitted.
(b) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, proceedings under this subtitle shall be treated in accordance with the laws, rules, and practice that relate to trials in other civil cases.
(c) In a trial under this subtitle, no comment on or reference to an alleged father’s failure to testify may be made or permitted.
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