(a) The court may direct that any payment ordered under this subtitle be made to the mother or any other person.
(b) If the child is, or is likely to become, a public charge, the court may order any payment ordered under this subtitle to be made to the appropriate support enforcement agency for the support of the child.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 10 - Paternity Proceedings
Section 5-1032 - Declaration of Paternity; Support by Father
Section 5-1033 - Support by Either Parent; Hospital, Funeral, and Legal Expenses
Section 5-1034 - To Whom Payment Made
Section 5-1035 - Miscellaneous Provisions in Order
Section 5-1038 - Finality; Modification
Section 5-1039 - Finding for Alleged Father
Section 5-1040 - Sealing of Papers
Section 5-1041 - Enforcement of Order