Maryland § 10-303.1
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 10-303.1, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 10-303.1.
(a) A tribunal of this State shall apply Parts I through VI of this subtitle and, as applicable, Part VII, to a support proceeding involving:
(1) a foreign support order;
(2) a foreign tribunal; or
(3) an obligee, obligor, or child residing in a foreign country.
(b) A tribunal of this State that is requested to recognize and enforce a support order on the basis of comity may apply the procedural and substantive provisions of Parts I through VI of this subtitle.
(c) Part VII of this subtitle applies only to a support proceeding under the Convention. In such a proceeding, if a provision of Part VII is inconsistent with Parts I through VI, Part VII controls.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 10-303.1
What does Maryland Code § 10-303.1 cover?
Section 10-303.1 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.
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