2016 Maryland Code
Family Law
Title 13 - Support of Parents and Adult Children
§ 13-103. Complaint by destitute parent or destitute adult child
(a) In general. -- A complaint under this section shall be made under oath in writing to a State's Attorney.
(b) Destitute parent. -- An individual may make a complaint that states that:
(1) the individual is a destitute parent;
(2) an adult child of the destitute parent has or is able to earn means sufficient to provide the destitute parent with necessary food, shelter, care, and clothing; and
(3) the adult child has neglected or refused to provide the destitute parent with necessary food, shelter, care, and clothing.
(c) Destitute adult child. -- An individual may make a complaint that states that:
(1) the individual is a destitute adult child;
(2) a parent of the destitute adult child has or is able to earn means sufficient to provide the destitute adult child with necessary food, shelter, care, and clothing; and
(3) the parent has neglected or refused to provide the destitute adult child with necessary food, shelter, care, and clothing.
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