§ 5–3A-14
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-3A-14 (2026)
Title 5. Children
Subtitle 3A. Private Agency Guardianship and Adoption
§ 5–3A-14LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Within 5 days after a petition for guardianship of a child is filed with a court, the clerk shall send a copy of the petition and notice of filing to:
(1)
each of the child’s living parents who has not waived the right to notice; and
(2)
each living parent’s attorney of record.
(b)
Notice under this section shall be by first-class mail.
(c)
Notice to a parent under this section shall be sent to a parent’s last address known to the court.