Full question:
I am a resident of Maryland. What are the legal consequences if I do not provide support for my 22-year-old mentally retarded son?
- Category: Minors
- Subcategory: Child Support
- Date:
- State: Maryland
Answer:
In Maryland, if a parent has sufficient means, they are legally obligated to support a destitute adult child. A "destitute adult child" is defined as someone who has no means of subsistence and cannot support themselves due to mental or physical infirmity (Md. FAMILY LAW Code Ann. § 13-101). If a parent neglects or refuses to provide necessary support, they may be charged with a misdemeanor. Upon conviction, penalties can include a fine of up to $1,000, imprisonment for up to one year, or both (Md. FAMILY LAW Code Ann. § 13-102).
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