Maryland HB134 establishes a process for petitioning courts for visitation with incapacitated or protected persons.

Maryland HB134 amends the Family Law provisions to create a new Title 15, Visitation. It allows specific individuals, such as spouses, adult children, and parents, to petition courts for reasonable visitation with incapacitated or protected persons. The bill outlines conditions under which a petition may be denied, including if the petitioner has a history of abuse or neglect, or if the visitation is contrary to the wishes of the incapacitated person. The court may impose restrictions on visitation and assess attorney's fees against petitioners who file in bad faith.

Maryland HB134 establishes a process for petitioning courts for visitation with incapacitated or protected persons.

Maryland HB134 amends the Family Law provisions to create a new Title 15, Visitation. It allows specific individuals, such as spouses, adult children, and parents, to petition courts for reasonable visitation with incapacitated or protected persons. The bill outlines conditions under which a petition may be denied, including if the petitioner has a history of abuse or neglect, or if the visitation is contrary to the wishes of the incapacitated person. The court may impose restrictions on visitation and assess attorney's fees against petitioners who file in bad faith.