Md. Code, Family Law § 5-3A-13
Md. Code, Family Law § 5-3A-13
in effect(a) Only a child placement agency may petition for guardianship under this subtitle.
(b) A court may grant guardianship under this subtitle only for a minor.
(c) A petitioner shall attach to a petition:
(1) all written consents for the guardianship that the petitioner has; and
(2) if applicable:
(i) proof of guardianship or relinquishment of parental rights granted by an administrative, executive, or judicial body of a state or other jurisdiction; and
(ii) certification that the guardianship or relinquishment was granted in compliance with the jurisdiction’s laws.
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gfl§ion=5-3A-13&enactments=falseFetched: 10/17/2026