Civil RTC News
This page lists all of the most recent developments on civil right to counsel across the country. These could be newly created rights to counsel, significant publications, public events, advocacy efforts, or other things that don’t fit into a neat category.
Discretionary appointment of counsel
The court may appoint counsel for a parent in a third party custody dispute.
Discretionary appointment of attorney GAL
A court may appoint a lawyer-GAL for a child in any private custody dispute if the child's interests are not adequately represented.
Right to counsel
There is a right to counsel for indigent respondents in paternity proceedings.
Right to counsel
If a paternity petitioner is unable to hire an attorney, the state must supply a prosecuting attorney or county attorney to bring the action.
Right to counsel
A minor has a right to counsel in proceedings to waive the parental consent requirement for an abortion.
Right to counsel
The Michigan Supreme Court found a federal constitutional right to counsel in civil contempt proceedings.
Right to counsel
The Michigan Supreme Court recognized a right to counsel in paternity cases under the state constitution where the state files the petition.
Right to counsel
A plurality of the MI Supreme Court found a state due process right to counsel for indigent parents in termination of parental rights cases.
Discretionary appointment of counsel
The Michigan Supreme Court has said that trial courts have discretion to appoint counsel for indigent parents in stepparent adoption cases.
Discretionary appointment of counsel
The Michigan Supreme Court has said that trial courts have inherent power to appoint counsel for indigent litigants in order to render justice.
Right to counsel
There is a right to counsel for indigent respondents in paternity proceedings.
Right to counsel
There is a right to counsel for indigent petitioners in paternity proceedings.
