Md. Code, Est. & Trusts § 1-207

Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 1-207 - Adopted child
(a)
(1) An adopted child shall be treated as a natural child of the child's adopting parent or parents.
(2) Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, on adoption a child may not be considered a child of either natural parent.
(3) On adoption by the spouse of a natural parent, the child shall still be considered the child of that natural parent.
(b) A child who has been adopted more than once shall be considered to be a child of the parent or parents who have adopted the child most recently and shall cease to be considered a child of the child's previous parents.

Md. Code, ET § 1-207

Amended by 2019 Md. Laws, Ch. 197,Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2019.