§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.