(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, after a trial, a court may terminate the parental rights of a respondent under this subtitle if the court: (1) determines that the respondent has been served in accordance with the Maryland Rules; (2) (i) finds that the respondent has been convicted of an act of nonconsensual sexual conduct […]
(a) An action for termination of parental rights under this subtitle may be filed by either parent of the child, the child’s court–appointed guardian, or the child’s court–appointed attorney. (b) (1) An action for termination of parental rights filed by a parent under this subtitle shall be filed within 7 years after the later of: (i) the date of […]
(a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the court shall hold a trial on termination of parental rights not later than 180 days after an answer to the complaint is filed. (2) Unless both parents agree otherwise or the court finds that it is in the best interest of the child to proceed, if […]
(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 […]
