Maryland Family Law Maryland family law opinions and commentary
Adoption — Notice of appeal — Timeliness
On May 1, 2019, Allen Bailey filed a petition for independent adoption of his stepdaughter, T.C. T.C. is an adult, born in 1978. Sharon Bailey is T.C.’s biological mother and Mr. Bailey’s wife. Mrs. Bailey supported Mr. Bailey’s petition and consented to the adoption. Tyrone E. Murray, Sr., appellant, is T.C.’s biological father. On January 29, 2020, Mr. Murray filed an answer, objecting to Mr. Bailey’s petition for adoption of T.C.
