(a) If the court finds that the alleged father is not the father, the court may:
(1) retain jurisdiction; and
(2) on its own motion or otherwise, take any further proceeding that the court considers just and proper and in the best interests of the child.
(b) Under this section, the court may:
(1) enter an appropriate order against the mother for the support of the child;
(2) allow the impleader or joinder of any other alleged father; or
(3) consider any other matter that may be in the best interests 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