Md. Code, Fam. Law § 1-202 : FAMILY LAW — DEFINITIONS; GENERAL PROVISIONS — MARYLAND UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION ACT —202 - Appointment of counsel for minor

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

Md. Code, FL § 1-202

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