§ 5-1405
78 words·~1 min read·
/md/family-law/5-1405·A research copy — for the controlling text, always check the official state or federal source. Not legal advice.
§5–1405.
(a)A parent in a proceeding under this subtitle is entitled to the assistance of counsel.
(1)The court shall:
(i)refer an unrepresented parent to a qualified grantee of the Maryland Legal Services Corporation for assignment of counsel; or
(ii)appoint counsel for an unrepresented parent.
(2)A parent is not entitled to the assistance of counsel at the expense of the Maryland Legal Services Corporation or to appointed counsel unless the parent is indigent.