Mugglin, J.
Petitioner, the maternal grandmother, instituted this visitation proceeding seeking access to respondents' four children. On her initial appearance, respondent Pamela Charland (hereinafter respondent) appeared without counsel and was advised by Family Court that she was "entitled to an adjournment if you would like to get an attorney." At no time was she advised that she had a statutory right to be represented by an attorney of
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