§ 5–327

Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.

Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-327 (2026)

Title 5. Children

Subtitle 3. Guardianship to and Adoption Through Local Department

If, after a juvenile court grants guardianship, a party becomes aware that a condition of consent to the guardianship may not be fulfilled:

(1)

the party promptly shall:

(i)

file notice with the juvenile court;

(ii)

give notice to all of the other parties; and

(iii)

if consent was received from a governmental unit or person who is not a party, give notice to that unit or person;

(2)

the juvenile court shall schedule a hearing to occur within 30 days after the filing of the notice; and

(3)

if the party, unit, or person whose condition cannot be fulfilled fails to enter into a new consent, the juvenile court shall:

(i)

set aside the guardianship order;

(ii)

set the case in for a prompt trial on the merits of the guardianship petition; and

(iii)

reopen the CINA case for review as required under Title 3, Subtitle 8 of the Courts Article.