Title 5. Children

Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.

Subtitle 1. Definitions

Full subtitle: HTML · Markdown · XML

Section	Formats
§ 5–101 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-101 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML

Subtitle 2. Parent and Child

Full subtitle: HTML · Markdown · XML

Section	Formats
§ 5–201 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-201 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–202 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-202 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–203 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-203 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–204 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-204 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–205 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-205 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–206 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-206 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML

Subtitle 2A. Authorization for a Minor to Marry

Full subtitle: HTML · Markdown · XML

Section	Formats
§ 5–2A-01 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-2A-01 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–2A-02 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-2A-02 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–2A-03 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-2A-03 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–2A-04 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-2A-04 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–2A-05 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-2A-05 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–2A-06 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-2A-06 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML

Subtitle 3. Guardianship to and Adoption Through Local Department

Full subtitle: HTML · Markdown · XML

Section	Formats
§ 5–301 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-301 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–302 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-302 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–303 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-303 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–304 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-304 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–305 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-305 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–306 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-306 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–307 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-307 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–308 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-308 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–309 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-309 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–310 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-310 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–313 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-313 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–314 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-314 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–315 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-315 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–316 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-316 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–317 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-317 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–318 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-318 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–319 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-319 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–320 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-320 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–321 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-321 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–322 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-322 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–323 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-323 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–324 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-324 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–325 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-325 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–326 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-326 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–327 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-327 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–328 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-328 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–331 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-331 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–332 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-332 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–333 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-333 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–334 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-334 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–335 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-335 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–336 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-336 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–337 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-337 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–338 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-338 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–339 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-339 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–340 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-340 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–341 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-341 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–342 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-342 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–345 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-345 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–346 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-346 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–347 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-347 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–348 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-348 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–349 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-349 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–350 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-350 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–351 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-351 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–352 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-352 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–353 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-353 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–356 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-356 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–357 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-357 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–358 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-358 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–359 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-359 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–360 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-360 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–362 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-362 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML

Subtitle 3A. Private Agency Guardianship and Adoption

Full subtitle: HTML · Markdown · XML

Section	Formats
§ 5–3A-01 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-3A-01 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–3A-02 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-3A-02 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–3A-03 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-3A-03 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–3A-04 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-3A-04 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–3A-05 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-3A-05 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–3A-06 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-3A-06 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–3A-07 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-3A-07 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–3A-08 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-3A-08 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–3A-09 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-3A-09 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–3A-10 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-3A-10 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–3A-13 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-3A-13 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–3A-14 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-3A-14 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–3A-15 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-3A-15 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–3A-16 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-3A-16 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–3A-17 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-3A-17 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–3A-18 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-3A-18 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–3A-19 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-3A-19 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–3A-20 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-3A-20 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–3A-21 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-3A-21 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–3A-22 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-3A-22 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–3A-23 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-3A-23 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–3A-24 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-3A-24 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–3A-25 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-3A-25 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–3A-29 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-3A-29 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–3A-30 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-3A-30 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–3A-31 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-3A-31 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–3A-32 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-3A-32 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–3A-33 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-3A-33 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–3A-34 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-3A-34 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–3A-35 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-3A-35 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–3A-36 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-3A-36 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–3A-37 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-3A-37 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–3A-39 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-3A-39 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–3A-40 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-3A-40 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–3A-41 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-3A-41 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–3A-42 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-3A-42 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–3A-43 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-3A-43 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–3A-45 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-3A-45 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML

Subtitle 3B. Independent Adoption

Full subtitle: HTML · Markdown · XML

Section	Formats
§ 5–3B-01 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-3B-01 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–3B-02 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-3B-02 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–3B-03 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-3B-03 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–3B-04 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-3B-04 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–3B-05 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-3B-05 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–3B-06 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-3B-06 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–3B-07 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-3B-07 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–3B-08 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-3B-08 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–3B-09 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-3B-09 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–3B-12 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-3B-12 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–3B-13 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-3B-13 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–3B-14 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-3B-14 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–3B-15 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-3B-15 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–3B-16 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-3B-16 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–3B-17 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-3B-17 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–3B-18 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-3B-18 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–3B-19 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-3B-19 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–3B-20 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-3B-20 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–3B-21 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-3B-21 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–3B-22 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-3B-22 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–3B-23 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-3B-23 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–3B-24 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-3B-24 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–3B-25 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-3B-25 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–3B-26 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-3B-26 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–3B-27 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-3B-27 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–3B-28 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-3B-28 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–3B-29 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-3B-29 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–3B-30 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-3B-30 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–3B-32 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-3B-32 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML

Subtitle 4. Adoption Subsidy Act

Full subtitle: HTML · Markdown · XML

Section	Formats
§ 5–401 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-401 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–402 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-402 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–403 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-403 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–406 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-406 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–407 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-407 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–408 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-408 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–409 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-409 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–410 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-410 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–410.1 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-410.1 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–411 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-411 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–412 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-412 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–415 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-415 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML

Subtitle 4A. Interstate Compact on Adoption and Medical Assistance

Full subtitle: HTML · Markdown · XML

Section	Formats
§ 5–4A-01 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-4A-01 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–4A-02 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-4A-02 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–4A-03 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-4A-03 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–4A-04 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-4A-04 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–4A-05 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-4A-05 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–4A-06 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-4A-06 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–4A-07 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-4A-07 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–4A-08 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-4A-08 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML

Subtitle 4B. Adoption Search, Contact, and Reunion Services

Full subtitle: HTML · Markdown · XML

Section	Formats
§ 5–4B-01 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-4B-01 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–4B-02 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-4B-02 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–4B-03 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-4B-03 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–4B-04 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-4B-04 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–4B-05 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-4B-05 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–4B-06 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-4B-06 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–4B-07 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-4B-07 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–4B-08 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-4B-08 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–4B-09 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-4B-09 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–4B-10 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-4B-10 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–4B-11 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-4B-11 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–4B-12 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-4B-12 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML

Subtitle 4C. Mutual Consent Voluntary Adoption Registry

Full subtitle: HTML · Markdown · XML

Section	Formats
§ 5–4C-01 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-4C-01 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–4C-02 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-4C-02 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–4C-03 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-4C-03 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–4C-04 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-4C-04 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–4C-05 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-4C-05 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–4C-06 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-4C-06 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–4C-07 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-4C-07 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML

Subtitle 5. Child Care; Foster Care

Full subtitle: HTML · Markdown · XML

Section	Formats
§ 5–501 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-501 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–502 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-502 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–503 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-503 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–504 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-504 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–505 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-505 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–505.1 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-505.1 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–505.2 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-505.2 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–506 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-506 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–507 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-507 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–509 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-509 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–509.1 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-509.1 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–510 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-510 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–511 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-511 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–512 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-512 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–513 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-513 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–514 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-514 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–515 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-515 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–516 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-516 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–517 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-517 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–518 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-518 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–519 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-519 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–520 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-520 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–521 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-521 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–524 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-524 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–525 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-525 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–525.1 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-525.1 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–525.2 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-525.2 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–525.3 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-525.3 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–526 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-526 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–527 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-527 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–527.1 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-527.1 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–528 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-528 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–529 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-529 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–530 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-530 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–530.1 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-530.1 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–531 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-531 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–532 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-532 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–533 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-533 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–534 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-534 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–535 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-535 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–536 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-536 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–537 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-537 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–538 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-538 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–539 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-539 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–539.1 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-539.1 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–539.2 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-539.2 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–539.3 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-539.3 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–540 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-540 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–541 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-541 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–542 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-542 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–543 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-543 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–544 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-544 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–545 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-545 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–546 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-546 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–547 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-547 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–550 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-550 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–551 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-551 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–552 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-552 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–553 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-553 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–554 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-554 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–554.1 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-554.1 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–555 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-555 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–556 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-556 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–557 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-557 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–558 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-558 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–559 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-559 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML

Subtitle 6. Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children

Full subtitle: HTML · Markdown · XML

Section	Formats
§ 5–601 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-601 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–602 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-602 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–603 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-603 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–604 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-604 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–605 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-605 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–606 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-606 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–607 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-607 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–608 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-608 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–609 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-609 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–610 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-610 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–611 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-611 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML

Subtitle 7. Child Abuse and Neglect

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Section	Formats
§ 5–701 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-701 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–702 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-702 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–703 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-703 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–704 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-704 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–704.1 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-704.1 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–704.2 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-704.2 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–704.3 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-704.3 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–704.4 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-704.4 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–705 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-705 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–705.1 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-705.1 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–705.2 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-705.2 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–705.3 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-705.3 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–705.4 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-705.4 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–705.5 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-705.5 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–706 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-706 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–706.1 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-706.1 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–706.2 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-706.2 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–706.3 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-706.3 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–707 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-707 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–708 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-708 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–709 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-709 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–710 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-710 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–711 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-711 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–712 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-712 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–712.1 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-712.1 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–713 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-713 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–714 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-714 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–715 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-715 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–716 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-716 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML

Subtitle 7A. State Council on Child Abuse and Neglect

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Section	Formats
§ 5–7A-01 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-7A-01 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–7A-02 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-7A-02 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–7A-03 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-7A-03 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–7A-04 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-7A-04 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–7A-05 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-7A-05 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–7A-06 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-7A-06 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–7A-07 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-7A-07 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–7A-08 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-7A-08 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–7A-09 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-7A-09 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML

Subtitle 8. Unattended Children

Full subtitle: HTML · Markdown · XML

Section	Formats
§ 5–801 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-801 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML

Subtitle 10. Paternity Proceedings

Full subtitle: HTML · Markdown · XML

Section	Formats
§ 5–1001 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-1001 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–1002 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-1002 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–1005 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-1005 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–1006 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-1006 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–1007 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-1007 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–1010 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-1010 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–1011 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-1011 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–1012 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-1012 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–1013 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-1013 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–1014 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-1014 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–1015 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-1015 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–1016 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-1016 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–1019 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-1019 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–1020 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-1020 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–1021 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-1021 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–1024 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-1024 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–1025 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-1025 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–1026 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-1026 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–1027 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-1027 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–1028 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-1028 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–1029 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-1029 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–1032 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-1032 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–1033 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-1033 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–1034 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-1034 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–1035 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-1035 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–1036 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-1036 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–1037 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-1037 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–1038 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-1038 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–1039 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-1039 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–1040 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-1040 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–1041 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-1041 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–1042 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-1042 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–1044 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-1044 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–1047 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-1047 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–1048 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-1048 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML

Subtitle 11. Community Grant Program

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Section	Formats
§ 5–1101 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-1101 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–1102 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-1102 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–1103 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-1103 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–1104 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-1104 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML

Subtitle 12. Integration of Child Welfare and Substance Abuse Treatment Services

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Section	Formats
§ 5–1201 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-1201 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–1202 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-1202 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–1203 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-1203 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–1204 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-1204 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–1205 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-1205 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–1206 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-1206 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–1207 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-1207 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–1208 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-1208 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–1209 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-1209 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML

Subtitle 13. Child Welfare Accountability

Full subtitle: HTML · Markdown · XML

Section	Formats
§ 5–1301 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-1301 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–1302 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-1302 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–1303 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-1303 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–1304 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-1304 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–1305 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-1305 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–1306 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-1306 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–1307 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-1307 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–1308 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-1308 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–1309 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-1309 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–1310 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-1310 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–1311 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-1311 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–1312 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-1312 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML

Subtitle 14. Child Conceived Without Consent

Full subtitle: HTML · Markdown · XML

Section	Formats
§ 5–1401 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-1401 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–1402 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-1402 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–1403 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-1403 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–1404 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-1404 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 5–1405 Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-1405 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML