# Family Law (GFL)

## Title 5. Children

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

#### Section 5-3A-31

Before a court enters an order for adoption of a child under this subtitle, a child placement agency shall file a written report on:

(1) the suitability of the petitioner to adopt the child; and

(2) the relationship between the petitioner and child.

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