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in subsection (b)(2)(B)(iv) and adding references to certain Code
sections; by adding a new subsection (b)(2)(B)(v) pertaining to
an affidavit of counsel; by updating the cross reference after
subsection (b)(2)(B)(v); by updating the cross reference after
section (c); by deleting section (e); and by relettering certain
sections and subsections; as follows:
Rule 9-103. PETITION
(a) Titling of Case
Except as otherwise provided in Rule 9-105, a proceeding
shall be titled, "In the matter of the Petition of ____________
_______________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
(name of petitioner(s))
for the Adoption of [a Minor] [an Adult]," or "In the matter of
the Petition of ________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
(name of petitioner(s))
for Guardianship with Right to Consent to Adoption or Long-Term
Care Short of Adoption," as the case may be.
A proceeding shall be titled “In re Adoption/Guardianship
of _________________________________________ (first name and
first initial of last name of prospective adoptee or ward).”
(b) Petition for Adoption
(1) Contents
A petition for adoption shall be signed and verified by
each petitioner and shall contain the following information:
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