(a) At the trial, the burden is on the complainant to establish by a preponderance of the evidence that the alleged father is the father of the child.
(b) Both the mother and the alleged father are competent to testify at the trial.
(c) The provisions of Title 1, Subtitle 2 of the Estates and Trusts Article regarding presumptions of parentage apply in an action under this subtitle.
(d) The alleged father may not be compelled to give evidence at the trial.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 10 - Paternity Proceedings
Section 5-1024 - Failure of Defendant to Appear
Section 5-1025 - Trial to Be Held After Birth of Child
Section 5-1026 - Trial to Be Held After Birth of Child -- Procedure
Section 5-1027 - Trial to Be Held After Birth of Child -- Burden of Proof; Presumptions; Testimony
Section 5-1028 - Affidavit of Parentage; Requirements; Legal Finding of Parentage; Regulations