Maryland Parties to Adoption Law
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Maryland
Who May AdoptStatute:
Family Law § 5-309
Any adult, regardless of marital status
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Who May Be Adopted
Statute:
Family Law § 5-307
Any person, regardless of age
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
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