# Family Law (GFL)

## Title 5. Children

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

#### Section 5-3A-20

(a) If all consents for guardianship of a child have been given in accordance with this subtitle, a court may enter an order for guardianship.

(b)

  (1) Within 5 days after entry of an order under this section, a court shall notify each party to the case who has not waived the right to notice.

  (2) Notice under this subsection shall be by first-class mail.

  (3) Notice under this subsection shall be sent to a party'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)