McKAY, Circuit Judge.
The issue in this case is whether an indigent person facing incarceration in a civil contempt action for nonsupport is entitled to have appointed counsel.
The relevant facts are not in dispute. After his divorce from his wife, petitioner was ordered to pay $500 per month in child support. Of this amount, $380 represented the children's share of his monthly social security disability benefits, and $120 represented payments to be made out...
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