Md. Code, Family Law § 5-2A-02
This is the official text of Md. Code, Family Law § 5-2A-02, part of Maryland’s Code, Family Law — governs marriage, divorce, child custody and support, and adoption.
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§5–2A–02.
Official statutory text
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.
(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.
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