Section 5-3B-26 – Petition to Invalidate
If a petition to invalidate an order under this subtitle on the basis of a jurisdictional or procedural defect is filed more than 1 year after entry of the order, a court shall dismiss the petition.
Section 5-3B-09 – Appeal
A party to a case under this subtitle may appeal to the Court of Special Appeals from an interlocutory or final order.
Section 5-3B-12 – Authority to Place Child for Adoption
Except for a child being placed for adoption with a relative of the child, by blood or marriage within 4 degrees of affinity or consanguinity under the civil law rule, a parent or grandparent may place a child for adoption only if: (1) a petition for adoption is filed in court; and (2) the court, by order, […]
Section 5-3B-13 – Petition
(a) Any adult or minor may be adopted under this subtitle. (b) (1) Any adult may petition a court for adoption. (2) If a petitioner is married, the petitioner’s spouse shall join in the petition unless the spouse: (i) is separated from the petitioner under a circumstance that gives the petitioner a ground for annulment or divorce; (ii) is not competent […]
Section 5-3B-14 – Notice of Filing
A court shall give notice of the filing of an adoption petition to each individual whose consent has been filed under this subtitle and who has not waived the right to notice.
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 5-3B-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 5-3B-03 – Statement of Findings; Purposes
(a) The General Assembly finds that the policies and procedures of this subtitle are desirable and socially necessary. (b) The purposes of this subtitle are to: (1) timely provide permanent and safe homes for children consistent with their best interests; (2) protect children from unnecessary separation from their parents; (3) ensure adoption only by individuals fit for the responsibility; (4) protect […]
Section 5-3B-04 – Foreign Orders
(a) In this section, “order” includes any action that, under the laws of another jurisdiction, has the force and effect of a comparable judicial order under this subtitle. (b) In accordance with the United States Constitution, this State shall accord full faith and credit to: (1) an order of another state as to adoption or guardianship in compliance […]