(a) At the time of service of process on a parent by personal service, the parent shall be notified in writing that if the parent is unable to afford counsel and wishes to have counsel represent him/her in this action, the parent shall complete an application for the appointment of counsel. Upon receipt of the parent’s application, the Court shall determine if the parent qualifies for court appointed counsel.

(b) In the event that a parent cannot be personally served with a copy of the summons, complaint, and application for the appointment of counsel, then notice of the application for the appointment of counsel, in a form approved by the Court, shall be included in the notice used for publication to complete service of process on the parent.