Md. Code, Family Law § 5–1405
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- Article - Family Law
(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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