Section 1-202 - Appointment of counsel for minor. - Maryland Statutes

§ 1-202. Appointment of counsel for minor.
 

(a)  In general.- In an action in which custody, visitation rights, or the amount of support of a minor child is contested, the court may: 

(1) (i) appoint a lawyer who shall serve as a child advocate attorney to represent the minor child and who may not represent any party to the action; or 

(ii) appoint a lawyer who shall serve as a best interest attorney to represent the minor child and who may not represent any party to the action; and 

(2) impose counsel fees against one or more parties to the action. 

(b)  Standard of care.- A lawyer appointed under this section shall exercise ordinary care and diligence in the representation of a minor child. 
 

[CJ § 3-604; 1984, ch. 296, § 2; 2006, ch. 467; 2008, ch. 488.]