Md. Code, Family Law § 5-3A-31
This is the official text of Md. Code, Family Law § 5-3A-31, part of Maryland’s Code, Family Law — governs marriage, divorce, child custody and support, and adoption.
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§5–3A–31.
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Before a court enters an order for adoption of a child under this subtitle, a child placement agency shall file a written report on:
(1) the suitability of the petitioner to adopt the child; and
(2) the relationship between the petitioner and child.
(1) the suitability of the petitioner to adopt the child; and
(2) the relationship between the petitioner and child.
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