# Family Law (GFL)

## Title 5. Children

### Subtitle 3. Guardianship to and Adoption Through Local Department

#### Section 5-335

(a) A juvenile court shall hold a hearing before entering an order for adoption under this Part III of this subtitle.

(b) Before a hearing under this section, a juvenile court shall give notice to all of the parties.

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Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)