§ 5–3A-17
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-3A-17 (2026)
Title 5. Children
Subtitle 3A. Private Agency Guardianship and Adoption
§ 5–3A-17LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Subject to subsection (b) of this section, a court shall rule on a guardianship petition under this subtitle within 180 days after the petition is filed.
(b)
A court may not enter a final order for guardianship under this subtitle until the later of expiration of the time for:
(1)
revocation of consent; or
(2)
the filing of a response to an order to show cause.