Constitution

Hi there! The Maryland Constitution Welcome to our little section about The Maryland Constitution and we are here to give you a little bit of info about some of the article and sections in it in regards to Child Support.

That the provisions of the Constitution of the United States, and of this State, apply, as well in time of war, as in time of peace; and any departure therefrom, or violation thereof, under the plea of necessity, or any other plea, is subversive of good Government, and tends to anarchy and despotism.
 * Article 44

No person shall be imprisoned for debt, but a valid decree of a court of competent jurisdiction or agreement approved by decree of said court for the support of a spouse or dependent children, or for the support of an illegitimate child or children, or for alimony (either common law or as defined by statute), shall not constitute a debt within the meaning of this section. (1950, ch. 14, ratified Nov. 7, 1950; 1962, ch. 121, ratified Nov. 6, 1962; 1982, ch. 321, ratified Nov. 2, 1982.)
 * Section 38
 * This refers to Child Support as well


 * Article 2

The Constitution of the United States, and the Laws made, or which shall be made, in pursuance thereof, and all Treaties made, or which shall be made, under the authority of the United States, are, and shall be the Supreme Law of the State; and the Judges of this State, and all the People of this State, are, and shall be bound thereby; anything in the Constitution or Law of this State to the contrary notwithstanding.