Legal Question in Family Law in Maryland

Relationship problem

Is it guaranteed if a man gets a woman pregnant then she can ask the man to marry her and in extreme case, if the man doesn't want to then she can go to court to get him to marry her? What are the chances of wining the case in favor to the woman?

*The woman has a religious/cultural belief to marry the man who gave her the baby*

Thank you!


Asked on 7/22/07, 4:16 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Alton Drew Alton Drew, LLC

Re: Relationship problem

This is the 21st century. The state cannot force you to marry anyone.

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Answered on 7/22/07, 6:23 pm
Robert Sher Wagshal and Sher

Re: Relationship problem

I don't know where you are getting your information, but that is utter nonsense. What the woman can do, however, is file a paternity action against the man, seeking to have a court declare him to be the father, and then order him to start supporting the child.

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Answered on 7/23/07, 9:32 am


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