Legal Question in Family Law in Maryland

It depends. How old are you? If you are over 18 years of age, probably not. If you are under 18 years of age, probably so. Here's the Maryland statute:

Maryland Statutes

Family Law

Current through 2009 Legislative Session

"� 5-1006.

(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (d) of this section, a proceeding to establish paternity of a child under this subtitle may be begun at any time before the child's eighteenth birthday.

(b) A paternity proceeding under this subtitle may be begun during pregnancy.

(c) A complaint under this subtitle is not barred because the child born out of wedlock was conceived or born outside this State.

(d) A proceeding to establish paternity of a child who is dependent on a parent because of a mental or physical infirmity may be begun at any time before the child's twenty-first birthday."

I recommend that you consult a Maryland family law attorney about the specifics of your case before you take any legal action against the alleged father.

Best of luck.*******The above is for informational purposes only and does not create an attorney-client privilege.*******