In re Malichi W.

In this case, we must determine whether a non-parental, non-custodial relative of a child can intervene in the minor’s adoption proceeding commenced after the termination of parental rights (“TPR”). Appellant, Kris Golden (“Golden”), who sought intervention in the Circuit Court for Baltimore City, is the maternal cousin of Malichi W. (“Malichi”), who is now eight-years old. The parental rights of Malichi’s biological parents were terminated on August 10, 2010. Yolanda W. (“Ms. W.”) filed a petition to adopt Malichi on March 24, 2011, which was granted on June 1, 2011. Golden filed two…