Maryland Code, FAMILY LAW 5-2A-02
Terms Used In Maryland Code, FAMILY LAW 5-2A-02
- assault: means assault in any degree unless a specific degree of assault is specified. See
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
- including: means includes or including by way of illustration and not by way of limitation. See
- minor: means an individual under the age of 18 years. See
- state: means :
(1) a state, possession, territory, or commonwealth of the United States; or
(2) the District of Columbia. See
(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.