Maryland § 1-202
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 1-202, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1-202.
(a) A surviving spouse is not:
(1) A person who has received an absolute divorce from the decedent or whose marriage to the decedent has been validly annulled;
(2) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a person who has voluntarily appeared in a proceeding in which an absolute divorce between the decedent and the survivor, or an annulment of their marriage was obtained, even though not recognized as valid in this State;
(3) A person who participates in a marriage ceremony with a third person, after a decree or judgment of divorce or annulment obtained by the decedent; or
(4) A person who has been convicted of bigamy while married to the decedent.
(b) Subsection (a)(2) of this section does not apply if the parties to the divorce or annulment subsequently remarry each other.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 1-202
What does Maryland Code § 1-202 cover?
Section 1-202 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maryland § 1-202?
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