(a) A juvenile court shall hold a hearing before entering an order for adoption under this Part III of this subtitle.
(b) Before a hearing under this section, a juvenile court shall give notice to all of the parties.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 3 - Guardianship to and Adoption Through Local Department
Part III - Adoption Without Prior Termination of Parental Rights
Section 5-332 - Parental Addresses
Section 5-333 - Notice of Filing
Section 5-334 - Order to Show Cause
Section 5-335 - Hearing on Adoption Petition
Section 5-337 - Considerations
Section 5-338 - Authority to Grant Adoption