Maryland Code, FAMILY LAW 5-1405
Current as of: 2023 | Check for updates
|
Other versions
Terms Used In Maryland Code, FAMILY LAW 5-1405
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
(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.