# Family Law (GFL)

## Title 5. Children

### Subtitle 2. Parent and Child

#### Section 5-204

(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.

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Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)