Supreme Court of Maryland

In re: M.Z.

March 24, 2025

Summary

The court held that a custodial parent may appeal the termination of a CINA proceeding when the parent objected below because continued court oversight and services were needed for the child's safety and welfare. The parent was aggrieved because she did not receive all the relief she sought, even though termination restored her unfettered custodial rights. The court reversed the Appellate Court's dismissal and remanded for consideration of the merits of the appeal.