Md. Code, Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 5-111 : COURTS AND JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS — LIMITATIONS, PROHIBITED ACTIONS, AND IMMUNITIES — LIMITATIONS —111 - Contempt proceeding for failure to pay child or spousal support TEXT PDF A proceeding to hold a person in contempt of court for the person's default in payment of periodic child or spousal support under the terms of a court order shall be commenced within 3 years of the date each installment of support became due and remained unpaid. Md. Code, CJ § 5-111