§ 5–1405
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-1405 (2026)
Title 5. Children
Subtitle 14. Child Conceived Without Consent
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(a)
A parent in a proceeding under this subtitle is entitled to the assistance of counsel.
(b)
(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.