# Family Law (GFL)

## Title 5. Children

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

#### Section 5-3A-21

In an order entered under this subtitle, a court shall document:

(1) the response by each party to the guardianship petition; and

(2) the waiver, if any, of a parent to notice of further proceedings.

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