Terms Used In Maryland Code, FAMILY LAW 13-103

  • Adult: means an individual at least 18 years old. See
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
  • state: means :

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

    (2) the District of Columbia. See
(a) A complaint under this section shall be made under oath in writing to a State‘s Attorney.

(b) 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.