§ 9–303
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 9-303 (2026)
Title 9. Child Custody and Visitation
Subtitle 3. Removal of Child From State; Child Abduction
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(a)
This section applies if there is a conflict between a custody order of a court of this State and a custody order of a court of another state.
(b)
Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, a custody order of a court of this State prevails over a custody order of a court of another state.
(c)
A custody order of a court of another state prevails over a custody order of a court of this State if the court in the other state passed its custody order:
(1)
after the custody order was passed by a court of this State; and
(2)
in proceedings in which the lawful custodian under the custody order of a court of this State:
(i)
consented to the custody order passed by the court of the other state; or
(ii)
participated personally as a party.