§ 4–204

Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.

Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 4-204 (2026)

Title 4. Spouses

Subtitle 2. Spouses' and Third Persons' Rights

A married woman may do any of the following, as if she were unmarried:

(1)

engage in a business;

(2)

make a contract with any person, including her husband, whether or not she is engaged in business;

(3)

bind herself and her assigns by a covenant running with or related to real property or chattels real deeded to her on or after March 19, 1867;

(4)

form a partnership with any person, including her husband;

(5)

sue on any contract, including a contract made with her husband;

(6)

sue for the recovery, security, or protection of her property;

(7)

sue for any tort committed against her; and

(8)

appoint counsel to represent her in an action brought under § 4–205(b) or (c) of this subtitle or § 4–301(b) of this title.