r1r STANDING COMMITTEE ON RULES OF PRACTICE - Maryland ...

MARYLAND RULES OF PROCEDURE
TITLE 9 - FAMILY LAW ACTIONS
CHAPTER 100 - ADOPTION; GUARDIANSHIP TERMINATING
PARENTAL RIGHTS
AMEND Rule 9-105 by deleting language from and adding
language to section (a) referring to certain Code provisions; by
deleting existing subsection (a)(2); by deleting existing section
(b) and adding a new section (b) pertaining to the appointment of
an attorney for a disabled party; by adding a cross reference
after section (b); by deleting existing section (c); by
relettering certain sections; by modifying the service provisions
in relettered section (c) to refer to certain Code provisions; by
adding to relettered subsection (c)(3) language that includes a
reference to attaching a copy of the petition in certain
proceedings; by deleting existing section (f); by revising the
form of the show cause order to clarify it and conform it to
statutory changes; by making stylistic changes to the notice of
objection/request for appointment of attorney form and conforming
it to statutory changes; and by adding a new section (g)
referring to certain Code provisions for the form of notice for
service by publication and posting, as follows:
Rule 9-105. SHOW CAUSE ORDER; DISABILITY OF A PARTY; OTHER
NOTICE
(a) Requirement for Show Cause Order
(1) Generally
-102-