Maryland Adoption Laws Page2

Adoption Laws in Maryland Page2

Adoption parties

• Who can adopt: Statute: Family Law - § 5-309
  • Any adults of no marital status.

• Who can be adopted: Statute: Family Law - § 5-307
  • Any adult or minor person.

• Who can place a child for adoption : Statute: Family Law - § 5-311
  • Birth parents
  • A guardianship awarded child placement agency.

Statutes:

• Citation:Maryland Statutes (1999) Family Law, Sections 5-301 to 5-3305-401 to 5-415;5-4A-01 to 5-4A-08; 5-4B-01 to 5-4B-12; 5-4C-01 to 5-4C-07

• Web site: http://mlis.state.md.us

• Contact:Information Desk, Library Division
  410) 946-5400

• Fee: Yes

• Credits: Child Welfare Information Gateway (http://www.childwelfare.gov)