§ 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.