In the Interest of Z. K.
Court of Appeals of Georgia
1Opinion of the Court
Ellington, Judge.
The father of two children, six-year-old Z. K. and five-year-old L. K., appeals from the order of the Juvenile Court of Murray County terminating his parental rights.1 The father contends the trial court erred in forcing him to proceed without legal counsel. For the following reasons, we affirm.
In any proceeding for terminating parental rights, “[i]f the parent or parents of the child desire to be represented by counsel but are indigent, the court shall appoint an attorney for such parent or parents.” OCGA§ 15-11-98 (b). See also OCGA§ 15-11-6 (b) (indigent parent’s right to…
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