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LAWS OF MARYLAND

Ch. 296

"FAMILY HOME" MEANS THE PROPERTY IN THIS STATE THAT:

(1)   IS THE PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE OF THE HOUSEHOLD
MEMBERS; AND

(2)   IS OWNED, RENTED, OR LEASED BY AT LEAST 1
HOUSEHOLD MEMBER AT THE TIME OF A PROCEEDING UNDER THIS SUBTITLE.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This subsection formerly appeared as CJ §
4-501(d).

In item (2) of this subsection, the phrase "under this
subtitle", which modifies "proceeding", is new
language added for clarity.

The only other changes are in style.

Defined term: "Household members" § 4-501

(E) HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS.

"HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS" MEANS SPOUSES, PARENTS, CHILDREN, OR
BLOOD RELATIVES WHO LIVE TOGETHER AT THE TIME OF AN ACT OF ABUSE.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This subsection formerly appeared as CJ §
4-501(e).

The only changes are in style.

Defined term: "Abuse" § 4-501
4-502. RESERVED.
4-503. RESERVED.
PART II. HOUSEHOLD VIOLENCE.
4-504. PETITION FOR RELIEF FROM ABUSE.

(A)  WHO MAY FILE.

A HOUSEHOLD MEMBER MAY SEEK RELIEF FROM ABUSE BY FILING WITH
A COURT A PETITION THAT ALLEGES ABUSE OF ANY HOUSEHOLD MEMBER BY
ANOTHER HOUSEHOLD MEMBER.

(B)  CONTENTS OF PETITION.
THE PETITION SHALL:

(1)  BE UNDER OATH; AND

(2)   INCLUDE ANY INFORMATION KNOWN TO THE PETITIONER
OF: