Rule 9-104. Notice of Filing of Petition; Status Conference

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Maryland Rules › Title 9 Family Law Actions › Chapter 100 Adoption; Private Agency Guardianship › Md. Rule 9-104

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(a) Notice of Filing of Petition. Notice of the filing of a petition for guardianship or adoption shall be given as required by Code, Family Law Article:

(1) § 5-333 in a Public Agency Adoption without Prior TPR;

(2) § 5-346 in a Public Agency Adoption after TPR;

(3) § 5-3A-14 in a Private Agency Guardianship;

(4) § 5-3A-30 in a Private Agency Adoption;

(5) § 5-3B-14 in an Independent Adoption.

(b) Status Conference. In a public agency adoption, at the time the notice of filing is sent, the court shall schedule a status conference no later than 60 days after the filing of the petition.

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