Pennsylvania law grants parties in legal proceedings the right to be represented by counsel at all stages. If a party cannot afford an attorney, the court must provide one, except in specific cases involving children or when rules are in place to waive counsel. Separate counsel must be provided if conflicts of interest arise among parties.
Any party who cannot afford an attorney and is involved in legal proceedings under Pennsylvania law is entitled to court-appointed counsel.
Yes, unless specific exceptions apply, children are provided with counsel in dependency and delinquency proceedings.
Yes, the court may continue proceedings to allow a party time to obtain legal counsel.
Separate counsel must be provided for each party if their interests conflict to ensure fair representation.