Maryland Code, FAMILY LAW 10-1A-01

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Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
state: means :

(1) a state, possession, territory, or commonwealth of the United States; or

(2) the District of Columbia. See

(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) “Child support order” means:

(1) any support order for a child issued by a tribunal; or

(2) an executed affidavit of support.

(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” has the meaning stated in § 10-301(dd) of this title.

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