Md. Code, Family Law § 5-3A-20
This is the official text of Md. Code, Family Law § 5-3A-20, part of Maryland’s Code, Family Law — governs marriage, divorce, child custody and support, and adoption.
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§5–3A–20.
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(a) If all consents for guardianship of a child have been given in accordance with this subtitle, a court may enter an order for guardianship.
(b) (1) Within 5 days after entry of an order under this section, a court shall notify each party to the case who has not waived the right to notice.
(2) Notice under this subsection shall be by first-class mail.
(3) Notice under this subsection shall be sent to a party’s last address known to the court.
(b) (1) Within 5 days after entry of an order under this section, a court shall notify each party to the case who has not waived the right to notice.
(2) Notice under this subsection shall be by first-class mail.
(3) Notice under this subsection shall be sent to a party’s last address known to the court.
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