Section 5-1016 - Voluntary support agreement. - Maryland Statutes

§ 5-1016. Voluntary support agreement.
 

(a)  Settlement proposals.-  

(1) Before or after the filing of a complaint, the alleged father may propose a settlement concerning the child's support whether the alleged father admits or denies paternity. 

(2) The proposed contribution may be in a lump sum, installments, or otherwise. 

(b)  Conditions for settlement.- A settlement agreement shall be prepared, executed, and submitted to the court for approval if: 

(1) the complainant agrees to accept the settlement; 

(2) the State's Attorney is satisfied that the amount and terms of the settlement are fair and reasonable; 

(3) the complainant has been advised properly regarding the contents of the settlement; and 

(4) the complainant is competent to accept the settlement. 

(c)  Incorporation in order.- If the court approves the settlement agreement, the terms of the agreement shall be incorporated in a court order. 

(d)  Effect of order.- A court order incorporating a settlement agreement is as enforceable as any order that is passed after a hearing. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 16, §§ 66D, 66L; 1984, ch. 296, § 2.]