Md. Code, Family Law § 5-3A-29

Md. Code, Family Law § 5-3A-29
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(a) Any adult may petition a court for an adoption under this subtitle. (b) A petitioner may petition for adoption of a child 180 days or more after a child placement agency places the child with the petitioner. (c) (1) If a petitioner under this section is married, the petitioner’s spouse shall join in the petition unless the spouse: (i) is separated from the petitioner under a circumstance that gives the petitioner a ground for annulment or divorce; or (ii) is not competent to join in the petition. (2) If the marital status of a petitioner changes before entry of a final order, the petitioner shall amend the petition accordingly.
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gfl&section=5-3A-29&enactments=falseFetched: 10/17/2026

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