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§ 5-2A-01. Petition by minor for authorization to marry

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-01
§ 5-2A-01. Petition by minor for authorization to marry
Currentness
In general
(a) A minor who is 17 years old may file a petition in the minor's own name for authorization to marry in the circuit court for the county in which the minor resides.
Contents of petition
(b) A petition for authorization to marry shall contain the following:
(1) the petitioner's full name, gender, date of birth, and address, including the length of time the petitioner has resided at the address;
(2) the intended spouse's full name, gender, date of birth, and address, including the length of time the intended spouse has resided at the address;
(3) a statement explaining how the parties met and how long they have known each other;
(4) a copy of any criminal records concerning either party and a copy of any peace order or protective order issued against either party;
(5) evidence that the minor is mature and capable of self-sufficiency and self-support independent of the minor's parents, guardian, legal custodian, or intended spouse; and
(6) the name and last known address of each living parent, guardian, or legal custodian of the petitioner.

Credits

Added by Acts 2022, c. 175, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2022.
MD Code, Family Law, § 5-2A-01, MD FAMILY § 5-2A-01
Current through all legislation from the 2022 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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