Discretionary appointment of counsel
Delaware
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Legislation
, Custody Disputes - Children
A domestic relations statute in the subchapter governing custody proceedings, Del. Code tit. 13, § 721(c), provides that a court has the discretionary power to appoint counsel for a child if it is in the interests of the child, and that “A fee for an attorney so appointed shall be allowed as part of the costs of the proceeding.”
Appointment of Counsel: Discretionary
Qualified: No
