# Family Law (GFL)

## Title 5. Children

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

#### Section 5-3A-34

(a) In ruling on a petition for a child's adoption under this Part III of this subtitle, a court shall consider:

  (1) all factors necessary to determine the child's best interests; and

  (2) the report required under Sec. 5-3A-31 of this subtitle.

(b) In ruling on an adoption petition under this Part III of this subtitle, a court may not deny the petition solely because the petitioner is single or unmarried.

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