Md. Code, Fam. Law § 7-101

Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session

Section 7-101 - Residence requirement

If the grounds for the divorce occurred outside this State, a party may not apply for a divorce unless one of the parties has resided in this State for at least 6 months before the application is filed.

Md. Code, FL § 7-101

Amended by 2017 Md. Laws, Ch. 62,Sec. 1, eff. 4/11/2017.

Amended by 2016 Md. Laws, Ch. 380,Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2016.

Amended by 2016 Md. Laws, Ch. 379,Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2016.

Amended by 2015 Md. Laws, Ch. 473,Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2015.