2023 Maryland Statutes
Family Law
Title 5 - Children
Subtitle 2A - Authorization for a Minor to Marry
Section 5-2A-02 - Actions by Court Upon Filing
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.
