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Before entering a judgment of adoption or guardianship,
the court may require a supplemental written report from the
investigating officer or agency.
(d) Change of Name
If the name of the person adopted is changed, the judgment
of adoption shall state the new name of the person adopted and
the names of the adopting parents.
(e) Spouse of Parent
If the adopting parent is the spouse of a parent of the
person to be adopted, the judgment shall specifically state
whether and to what extent the parental rights of the parent are
affected.
Committee note: Any attempt to set aside a judgment of adoption
by reason of a procedural defect shall be filed with the court
within one year following entry of the judgment. See Code,
Family Law Article, §§5-342 as to a Public Agency Adoption
without Prior TPR; 5-353 as to a Public Agency Adoption after
TPR; 5-3A-37 as to a Private Agency Adoption; and 5-3B-26 as to
an Independent Adoption.
An adoptive relationship created by a judgment of adoption
in another jurisdiction shall be given full faith and credit by
the courts of this State. See Code, Family Law Article, §§5-305
as to a Public Agency Adoption without Prior TPR; 5-305 as to a
Public Agency Adoption after TPR; 5-3A-05 as to a Private Agency
Adoption; and 5-3B-04 as to an Independent Adoption.
For the legal effect of adoption see Code, Family Law
Article, §§5-341 as to a Public Agency Adoption without Prior
TPR; 5-352 as to a Public Agency Adoption after TPR; 5-3A-36 as
to a Private Agency Adoption; and 5-3B-35 as to an Independent
Adoption.
Source: This Rule is derived in part from former Rule D79 and is
in part new.
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