Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 2 - General Provisions
Section 1-202 - 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.