§ 4–514
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 4-514 (2026)
Title 4. Spouses
Subtitle 5. Domestic Violence
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The General Assembly finds that:
(1)
an increasing number of victims of domestic violence are forced to leave their homes to ensure their life, safety, and welfare;
(2)
victims of domestic violence and their children often are economically dependent on the abuser and have no place to live outside the household; and
(3)
in the past, these victims of domestic violence have been ignored and, therefore, there is a lack of counseling, service, and quality emergency public or private housing to provide a place to live for these victims of domestic violence and their children.