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§ 5-204. Domicile of minor child

West's Annotated Code of MarylandFamily Law

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Family Law (Refs & Annos)
Title 5. Children (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 2. Parent and Child (Refs & Annos)
MD Code, Family Law, § 5-204
§ 5-204. Domicile of minor child
Currentness
In general
(a)(1) If a minor child has only 1 parent, the domicile of the child is the same as that of the parent.
(2) If the parents of a minor child live together, and the child lives with them, the domicile of the child is the same as that of the parents.
Domicile of minor child if parents live apart
(b) If the parents of a minor child live apart, the domicile of the child is the same as that of:
(1) the parent to whom custody is awarded; or
(2) if custody has not been awarded, the parent with whom the child lives.
Domicile of minor child not living with parent
(c) If a minor child does not live with either parent, the domicile of the child is the same as that of the person who acts in the capacity of a parent.

Credits

Added by Acts 1984, c. 296, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 1984.
Formerly Art. 72A, § 1A.
MD Code, Family Law, § 5-204, MD FAMILY § 5-204
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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