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(b) A parent shall be deemed to have abandoned a minor child under subsection (a)(1) of this section if the conduct of the parent demonstrates a settled purpose willfully and intentionally to relinquish all parental rights and duties with respect to the child and to renounce and forsake the child entirely.

If your co-parent has been found guilty of neglecting or abusing another minor in the past. If you have reason to believe the child will be taken far away (out of state) and this goes against your existing custody order. If your co-parent is not in a stable or safe housing situation.

In Maryland, parental rights may be terminated either involuntarily or voluntarily. There are certain circumstances that might lead a court to order a termination. Parents may also terminate their own rights voluntarily, which normally happens in the case of adoption.

You should file the motion in the circuit court that issued the child support order. To file your request, review the instructions worksheet, then complete the Motion to Modify Child Support and the necessary Financial Statement.

It is the law in Maryland that a parent is entitled to see his or her child's medical, dental, and educational records, even if that parent doesn't have physical custody of the child. The law states: Access to medical, dental, and educational records by noncustodial parent.

An adoption begins with filing a petition for adoption in Circuit Court. If the natural parents can be found, they are given the opportunity to consent or object to the adoption. Investigations and reports are filed with the court, and a hearing is held. Finally, the court will either grant or deny the petition.