§ 1-207. Adopted child

MD Est & Trusts Code § 1-207 (2019) (N/A)
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(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.