A pregnant mother in Maryland wants to start a child custody and child support case, so that an order is in place when the baby is born. When should she start the paperwork and file a court case?
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A pregnant mother in Maryland wants to start a child custody and child support case, so that an order is in place when the baby is born. When should she start the paperwork and file a court case?
If the woman is not married, she may file a paternity action during her pregnancy, and ask for a custody and support order to be issued at the time of the paternity determination.
If the woman is married to the father, she cannot file a custody or child support case before the child is born, but may prepare the paperwork for filing.
If the woman is married, but not to the father, she should discuss her situation with a family lawyer.