2013 Maryland Code
FAMILY LAW
§ 10-1A-01 - Definitions
(a) In general. -- In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b) Child support order. -- "Child support order" means:
(1) any support order for a child issued by a tribunal; or
(2) an executed affidavit of support.
(c) Party. -- "Party" means:
(1) the legal parent of a child;
(2) a caretaker with whom the child resides; or
(3) the Administration when:
(i) it has accepted an assignment of support under § 5-312(b)(2) of the Human Services Article; or
(ii) the child has been placed in the care and custody of the State.
(d) Tribunal. -- "Tribunal" has the meaning stated in § 10-301(z) of this title.
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