§ 5-204. Domicile of minor child

MD Fam L Code § 5-204 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    (1)    If a minor child has only 1 parent, the domicile of the child is the same as that of the parent.

(2)    If the parents of a minor child live together, and the child lives with them, the domicile of the child is the same as that of the parents.

(b)    If the parents of a minor child live apart, the domicile of the child is the same as that of:

(1)    the parent to whom custody is awarded; or

(2)    if custody has not been awarded, the parent with whom the child lives.

(c)    If a minor child does not live with either parent, the domicile of the child is the same as that of the person who acts in the capacity of a parent.