MD FAMILY-LAW 5-204

Maryland Family Law Code Section 5-204 (2024) - Domicile of Minor Child (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....