Md. Code, Fam. Law § 5-2A-02

Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session

Section 5-2A-02 - Court appointment

On the filing of a petition for authorization to marry, a court shall:

(1) appoint a lawyer with family law experience to represent the petitioner;

(2) set an evidentiary hearing on the petition;

(3) provide the minor with the following:

(i) information on the rights and responsibilities of:

1. a minor granted authorization to marry under this subtitle, including the right to divorce; and

2. parties to a marriage;

(ii) referral information for legal aid agencies;

(iii) information on State and national hotlines for child abuse, domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking; and

(iv) information related to impacts and outcomes of child marriage in the United States; and

(4) notify each living parent, guardian, or legal custodian whom the court is able to locate of their right to support or oppose the petition.

Md. Code, FL § 5-2A-02

Added by 2022 Md. Laws, Ch. 175, Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2022.