Md. Code, Family Law § 5-3A-17
Md. Code, Family Law § 5-3A-17
in effect(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, a court shall rule on a guardianship petition under this subtitle within 180 days after the petition is filed.
(b) A court may not enter a final order for guardianship under this subtitle until the later of expiration of the time for:
(1) revocation of consent; or
(2) the filing of a response to an order to show cause.
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