Rule 9-209 – TESTIMONY

A judgment granting a divorce, an annulment, or alimony may be entered only upon testimony in person before a magistrate or in open court. In an uncontested case, testimony shall be taken before a magistrate unless the court directs otherwise.Md. Fam. Law. Actions....

Rule 9-208 – Referral of Matters to Magistrates

(a) Referral.(1)As of Course. If a court has a full-time or part-time standing magistrate for domestic relations matters and a hearing has been requested or is required by law, the following matters arising under this Chapter shall be referred to the standing...