Opinion Excerpt

In re M.M. & A.M., No. 2458, September Term 2024. Opinion by Zic, J. GUARDIANSHIP PROCEEDINGS – TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS – UNTIMELY OBJECTION Pursuant to Maryland Rule 11-307(b)(2), in determining whether “good cause” exists to accept an untimely objection, a juvenile court may consider, among other circumstances and as appropriate, excusable neglect or mistake, serious physical or mental injury, a parent’s location out of state, inability to retain counsel in a complex case, ignorance o