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§ 5-1016. Voluntary support agreement

West's Annotated Code of MarylandFamily LawEffective: October 1, 2019

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Family Law (Refs & Annos)
Title 5. Children (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 10. Paternity Proceedings (Refs & Annos)
Part III. Pleading, Process, and Practice (Refs & Annos)
Effective: October 1, 2019
MD Code, Family Law, § 5-1016
§ 5-1016. Voluntary support agreement
Currentness
Settlement proposals
(a)(1) Before or after the filing of a complaint, the alleged father may propose a settlement concerning the child's support whether the alleged father admits or denies paternity.
(2) The proposed contribution may be in a lump sum, installments, or otherwise.
Conditions for settlement
(b) A settlement agreement shall be prepared, executed, and submitted to the court for approval if:
(1) the complainant agrees to accept the settlement;
(2) the attorney for the Administration is satisfied that the amount and terms of the settlement are fair and reasonable;
(3) the complainant has been advised properly regarding the contents of the settlement; and
(4) the complainant is competent to accept the settlement.
Incorporation in order
(c) If the court approves the settlement agreement, the terms of the agreement shall be incorporated in a court order.
Effect of order
(d) A court order incorporating a settlement agreement is as enforceable as any order that is passed after a hearing.

Credits

Added by Acts 1984, c. 296, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 1984. Amended by Acts 2019, c. 76, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2019.
Formerly Art. 16, §§ 66D, 66L.
MD Code, Family Law, § 5-1016, MD FAMILY § 5-1016
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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