Maryland Family Law Section 5-3A-13

CAUTION: READ FULL TEXT OF SECTION FOR SPECIAL NOTE

** SPECIAL NOTE: EFFECTIVE - JANUARY 1, 2006 - CHAPTER 464 - 2005 **

      (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 child.

      (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.