In Re Trowbridge

On December 16, 1985, the Wexford Probate Court entered an order terminating the parental rights of Connie and Bruce Trow-bridge in two of their minor children. Only the mother (hereinafter respondent) appeals.

On appeal, respondent argues that she was denied effective assistance of counsel because her attorney failed to object to the admission of certain psychological examinations.

MCR 5.906(C)(2)(b) provides that counsel must be appointed to represent indigent parents at hearings to terminate parental rights. The right to appointed counsel at such proceedings is also a fundamental…