Maryland Statutes
Part II - Guardianship Proceeding
Section 5-3A-13 - Petition

(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.

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