Md. Code, Fam. Law § 5-3A-29
Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session, chs. 2--407, effective on or before 7/1/2024
Section 5-3A-29 - Petitioner(a) Any adult may petition a court for an adoption under this subtitle.(b) A petitioner may petition for adoption of a child 180 days or more after a child placement agency places the child with the petitioner.(c)(1) If a petitioner under this section is married, the petitioner's spouse shall join in the petition unless the spouse:(i) is separated from the petitioner under a circumstance that gives the petitioner a ground for annulment or divorce; or(ii) is not competent to join in the petition.(2) If the marital status of a petitioner changes before entry of a final order, the petitioner shall amend the petition accordingly.