Maryland Adoption Laws, Page 4
Parties to Adoption
Who May Adopt
Statute: Family Law § 5-309
- Any adult, regardless of marital status
Who May Be Adopted
Statute: Family Law § 5-307
- Any person, whether minor or adult
Who May Place a Child for Adoption
Statute: Family Law § 5-311- The birth parent(s)
- A child placement agency that has been awarded guardianship
Credits: Child Welfare Information Gateway (http://www.childwelfare.gov)
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