(a) For the purposes of subsection (b)(10) of this section, “child” means an unmarried individual under the age of 21 years. (b) An equity court has jurisdiction over: (1) adoption of a child, except for a child who is under the jurisdiction of any juvenile court and who previously has been adjudicated to be a child in need […]
(a) In an action in which custody, visitation rights, or the amount of support of a minor child is contested, the court may: (1) (i) appoint a lawyer who shall serve as a child advocate attorney to represent the minor child and who may not represent any party to the action; or (ii) appoint a lawyer who shall serve […]
(a) In an action for alimony, annulment, or divorce, an equity court: (1) has all the powers of a court of equity; and (2) may issue an injunction to protect any party to the action from physical harm or harassment. (b) Unless the court expressly provides otherwise, the filing of an action for an annulment, a limited divorce, or […]
