A party has the right to be represented by an attorney, and may claim such right at any time at any proceeding or hearing under this chapter. A waiver thereof prior to the proceeding or hearing is ineffective. If a party is represented by an attorney, papers to be served on the party shall be served upon the party’s attorney.

10 Del. C. 1953, § ?5707; 58 Del. Laws, c. 382, § ?2; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § ?1;