# Family Law (GFL)

## Title 5. Children

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

#### Section 5-3A-25

(a) Unless terminated sooner, a court retains jurisdiction over a child until the child attains 18 years of age.

(b) An order for adoption of a child terminates the child's guardianship case.

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