§ 5–305
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-305 (2026)
Title 5. Children
Subtitle 3. Guardianship to and Adoption Through Local Department
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(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 with the other state’s laws; and
(2)
termination of parental rights in compliance with the other state’s laws.
(c)
As to a jurisdiction other than a state:
(1)
an order for adoption or guardianship entered in compliance with the jurisdiction’s laws shall have the same legal effect as an order for adoption or guardianship entered in this State; and
(2)
termination of parental rights in compliance with the jurisdiction’s laws shall have the same legal effect as termination of parental rights in this State.