# Family Law (GFL)

## Title 5. Children

### Subtitle 14. Child Conceived Without Consent

#### Section 5-1405

(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.

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Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)