Maryland § 1-208
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 1-208, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1-208.
(a) A child born to or conceived by individuals who are not married or in a registered domestic partnership is the child of the child’s mother.
(b) A child born to or conceived by individuals who are not married or in a registered domestic partnership is the child of the individual who did not give birth to the child if:
(1) The individual has been judicially determined to be the child’s parent in an action brought under Title 5, Subtitle 10 of the Family Law Article, and that determination has not been modified or set aside;
(2) The individual and the child’s mother consented to the conception of the child by means of assisted reproduction with the shared express intent to be the parents of the child, subject to the conditions under § 1–205(a)(2) of this subtitle if the child is conceived after the death of the individual; or
(3) The child’s mother identifies the individual as the other biological parent of the child and the individual agrees.
(c) There is a rebuttable presumption that a child born to or conceived by individuals who are not married or in a registered domestic partnership is the child of an individual who did not give birth to the child if the individual:
(1) Has acknowledged himself or herself, in writing, to be a parent of the child;
(2) Has openly and notoriously recognized the child to be the individual’s child; or
(3) Has subsequently married or registered a domestic partnership with the mother and has acknowledged himself or herself, orally or in writing, to be a parent of the child.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 1-208
What does Maryland Code § 1-208 cover?
Section 1-208 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maryland § 1-208?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 1-208" (Maryland). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 1-208 apply to my situation?
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