(a) A child who is 16 years old or older and who is subject to a custody order or decree may file a petition to change custody.
(b) A petitioner under this section may file the proceeding in the petitioner’s own name and need not proceed by guardian or next friend.
(c) Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, if a petitioner under this section petitions a court to amend a custody order or decree, the court:
(1) shall hold a hearing; and
(2) may amend the order or decree and place the child in the custody of the parent designated by the child.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 9 - Child Custody and Visitation
Section 9-101 - Denial of Custody or Visitation on Basis of Likely Abuse or Neglect
Section 9-101.1 - Abuse Against Certain Individuals
Section 9-101.2 - Parent Convicted of Murder of Certain Persons
Section 9-102 - Petition by Grandparents for Visitation
Section 9-103 - Petition by Child to Change Custody
Section 9-104 - Access to Medical, Dental, and Educational Records by Noncustodial Parent
Section 9-105 - Unjustifiable Denial or Interference With Visitation Granted by Order
Section 9-106 - Notification Prior to Relocation of Child
Section 9-107 - Relevancy of Disability in Custody or Visitation Proceeding
Section 9-108 - Custody or Visitation Order Based on Deployment of a Parent