# Family Law (GFL)

## Title 5. Children

### Subtitle 3A. Private Agency Guardianship and Adoption

#### Section 5-3A-14

(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.

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