Md. Code, Family Law § 5-1042
This is the official text of Md. Code, Family Law § 5-1042, part of Maryland’s Code, Family Law — governs marriage, divorce, child custody and support, and adoption.
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§5–1042.
Official statutory text
(a) In a paternity proceeding, the court may order that either or both of the parents of the child give bond in the form and penalty the court directs, with or without securities.
(b) The bond to be given by a parent shall be conditioned on:
(1) the performance of all provisions of the order and any subsequent modification to the order;
(2) the parent not leaving this State without the court’s permission; and
(3) the parent not changing address within this State without giving proper notice to a support enforcement officer or other person the court designates.
(b) The bond to be given by a parent shall be conditioned on:
(1) the performance of all provisions of the order and any subsequent modification to the order;
(2) the parent not leaving this State without the court’s permission; and
(3) the parent not changing address within this State without giving proper notice to a support enforcement officer or other person the court designates.
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