Maine § 4038-E. - Adoption from permanency guardianship
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 4038-E. — Adoption from permanency guardianship, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4038-E.. Adoption from permanency guardianship
A permanency guardian may petition the District Court to adopt the child in the permanency guardian's care and to change the child's name upon the issuance of the adoption decree. The petition must be filed and adjudicated in accordance with Title 18‑C, Article 9, except that the adoption may not be granted unless each living parent identified in the child protection action whose rights have not been terminated has executed a consent to the adoption pursuant to Title 18‑C, section 9‑202 or the court finds that such consent is not required pursuant to Title 18‑C, section 9‑302, subsection 2. A permanency guardian may not seek an order terminating the parental rights of a parent as part of a petition to adopt the child. [PL 2019, c. 664, Pt. C, §2 (NEW).]
1. Contents of petition for adoption from permanency guardianship.
2. Accompanying documents and information.
3. Scheduling of case management conference.
4. Venue.
5. Guardian ad litem; attorneys.
6. Service.
7. Background checks for each permanency guardian seeking to adopt the child.
8. Consent.
9. Dismissal.
10. Hearing on petition for adoption from permanency guardianship.
11. Effect of consent to adoption by the parent.
12. Rights of adopted persons.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 4038-E.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 4038-E. cover?
Section 4038-E. ("Adoption from permanency guardianship") is part of the Maine Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Maine. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maine § 4038-E.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 4038-E." (Maine). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maine law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Maine official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Maine attorney.
How does Maine § 4038-E. apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Maine can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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