Maryland § 9.5-104
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 9.5-104, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9.5-104.
(a) A court of this State shall treat a foreign country as if it were a state of the United States for the purpose of applying this subtitle and Subtitle 2 of this title.
(b) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (c) of this section, a child custody determination made in a foreign country under factual circumstances in substantial conformity with the jurisdictional standards of this title must be recognized and enforced under Subtitle 3 of this title.
(c) A court of this State need not apply this title if the child custody law of a foreign country violates fundamental principles of human rights.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 9.5-104
What does Maryland Code § 9.5-104 cover?
Section 9.5-104 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.
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