Md. Code, Family Law § 10-201

Md. Code, Family Law § 10-201
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(a) A spouse may not willfully fail to provide for the support of the other spouse, without just cause. (b) An individual who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $100 or imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or both. (c) If an individual is convicted under this section, the court may order the individual to pay any fine wholly or partly to the spouse.
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gfl&section=10-201&enactments=falseFetched: 10/17/2026