# Family Law (GFL)

## Title 5. Children

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

#### Section 5-3A-17

(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.

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