Maryland Child Support Center
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MD Child
Support Checklist
1. Where should
file my complaint for child support? Is the Domicile of the Child in Maryland and
in this County?
You should file your complaint for
child support in the state and county that is the domicile of the child. A
person may only have one domicile. A child's domicile is the place where the
child has his/her true, fixed and permanent home.
Yes - Party may file in this county.
No - Party must file in the
proper state/county.
Md. Fam. Law Code Ann. § 1-201 -
the equity court has continuing jurisdiction over the support of the child. The
parties need not be married and support can be sought by guardian of the child.
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2. Is the action
between the natural parents or is a third party involved?
A. If Natural Parents Only -
Continue to #3.
B. If there is a Third Party
Involved, does the Third Party have an existing Guardianship Order for the
child?
If Yes- Party may file
complaint for Child Support against natural parents. Go to #3
If No- In order for a third
party to receive an award of support from a child's
natural parents, they should file a Petition for Guardianship and Support
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