Maryland Parent's Consent to Guardianship is a document that establishes a legal guardianship between a parent and a non-parent in the state of Maryland. This document allows a non-parent to assume responsibility for a child and act as a legal guardian in the state of Maryland. The document must be signed by both the parent and the non-parent, and must be notarized. There are two types of Maryland Parent's Consent to Guardianship: Temporary Guardianship and Permanent Guardianship. Temporary Guardianship is a temporary arrangement that allows the non-parent to assume responsibility for the child until a specific date or event. Permanent Guardianship is an arrangement that allows the non-parent to assume responsibility for the child until the child reaches the age of majority.




