Temporary order.

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(a) In a proceeding under this subchapter, the court shall issue a temporary order for support of a child if the order is appropriate and the individual ordered to pay support is:

(1) A presumed father of the child;

(2) Petitioning to have his paternity adjudicated;

(3) Identified as the father through genetic testing under § 8-505 of this title;

(4) An alleged father who has declined to submit to genetic testing;

(5) Shown by clear and convincing evidence to be the father of the child; or

(6) The mother of the child.

(b) A temporary order may include provisions for custody and visitation as provided by other law of this State.


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