DMR.1.8.070 Visitation Rights

(a) A person who within the two years prior to the date of the petition for adoption has maintained a close relationship with an adopted child may petition the Court to be awarded visitation rights, upon hearing and after notice of the hearing to the child's parents (as determined after entry of the order in an adoption, including customary adoption). Notice shall be served on the parents personally or by certified mail, return receipt requested, restricted delivery.

(b) The Children's Court may award visitation if the Court determines visitation is in the child's best interest and that the petitioner will not interfere in or act contrary to the parental decisions of the parents.