§ 5-3A-13

Maryland § 5-3A-13

• Jurisdiction: Maryland
• Article gfl: Family Law
• Title: 5

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(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 administrative, executive, or judicial body of a state or other jurisdiction; and

(ii) certification that the guardianship or relinquishment was granted in compliance with the jurisdiction’s laws.