Section 5-3A-25 – Termination of Guardianship
(a) Unless terminated sooner, a court retains jurisdiction over a child until the child attains 18 years of age. (b) An order for adoption of a child terminates the child’s guardianship case.
Section 5-3B-01 – Definitions
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Assisted reproduction” has the meaning stated in § 5–1001 of this title. (c) “Identifying information” means information that reveals the identity or location of an individual. (d) “Mother” has the meaning stated in § 5–1001 of this title. (e) (1) “Parent” means an individual who, at any time before […]
Section 5-3A-29 – Petitioner
(a) Any adult may petition a court for an adoption under this subtitle. (b) A petitioner may petition for adoption of a child 180 days or more after a child placement agency places the child with the petitioner. (c) (1) If a petitioner under this section is married, the petitioner’s spouse shall join in the petition unless the spouse: […]
Section 5-3B-02 – Scope of Subtitle; Effect
(a) This subtitle applies only to an adoption that is arranged other than by a child placement agency. (b) Except as expressly provided in this subtitle, it does not affect an adoption: (1) for which a court entered an order on or before December 31, 2005; or (2) pending on January 1, 2006.
Section 5-3A-09 – Costs
A court may assign among the parties to a case under this subtitle, as the court considers appropriate, counsel fees and the cost of testing under § 5-3A-06 of this subtitle.
Section 5-3A-10 – Appeal
A party to a case under this subtitle may appeal to the Court of Special Appeals from an interlocutory or final order.
Section 5-3A-13 – Petition
(a) Only a child placement agency may petition for guardianship under this subtitle. (b) A court may grant guardianship under this subtitle only for a minor. (c) A petitioner shall attach to a petition: (1) all written consents for the guardianship that the petitioner has; and (2) if applicable: (i) proof of guardianship or relinquishment of parental rights granted by an […]
Section 5-3A-14 – Notice of Filing
(a) Within 5 days after a petition for guardianship of a child is filed with a court, the clerk shall send a copy of the petition and notice of filing to: (1) each of the child’s living parents who has not waived the right to notice; and (2) each living parent’s attorney of record. (b) Notice under this section […]
Section 5-3A-15 – Order to Show Cause
(a) On issuance of a show–cause order as to guardianship of a child, a petitioner shall serve the order on each of the child’s living parents who has not consented to the guardianship. (b) Service under this section shall be by: (1) personal service; or (2) certified mail, restricted delivery, return receipt requested. (c) Service on a parent under this […]
Section 5-3A-16 – Investigation
Before ruling on a guardianship petition, a court may order any investigation that the court considers necessary.