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Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 10-326

Known as the Maryland Uniform Interstate Family Support Act

The act spans §§ 10-301 to 10-371 (77 sections).

(a) Participation by a plaintiff in a proceeding under this subtitle before a responding tribunal, whether in person, by private attorney, or through services provided by the support enforcement agency, does not confer personal jurisdiction over the plaintiff in another proceeding.

(b) A plaintiff is not amenable to service of civil process while physically present in this State to participate in a proceeding under this subtitle.

(c) The immunity granted by this section does not extend to civil litigation based on acts unrelated to a proceeding under this subtitle committed by a party while present in this State to participate in the proceeding.

Official source: Maryland General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Maryland statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.