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§ 5-2A-05. Filing for divorce by minor

West's Annotated Code of MarylandFamily LawEffective: October 1, 2022

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Family Law (Refs & Annos)
Title 5. Children (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 2a. Authorization for a Minor to Marry (Refs & Annos)
Effective: October 1, 2022
MD Code, Family Law, § 5-2A-05
§ 5-2A-05. Filing for divorce by minor
Currentness
A minor who is married:
(1) may file an action for divorce under Title 7 of this article; and
(2) shall be deemed emancipated for the limited purpose of obtaining a divorce.

Credits

Added by Acts 2022, c. 175, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2022.
MD Code, Family Law, § 5-2A-05, MD FAMILY § 5-2A-05
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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