Md. Code, Family Law § 5–3A–01

(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) “Child” means an individual who is the subject of a guardianship or adoption petition under this subtitle.

(c) “Guardianship” means an award, under this subtitle, of any power of a guardian.

(d) “Identifying information” means information that reveals the identity or location of an individual.

(e) (1) “Parent” means an individual who, at the time a petition for guardianship or adoption is filed under this subtitle or at any time before a court terminates the individual’s parental rights:

(i) meets a criterion in § 5-3A-06(a) of this subtitle; or

(ii) is the mother.

(2) “Parent” does not include an individual whom a court has adjudicated not to be a father or mother.