Relating to the appointment of an attorney ad litem or an amicus attorney in certain cases of divorce.

HB 701 would establish procedures for appointing an attorney ad litem (a lawyer representing a child's interests) or an amicus attorney (a "friend of the court" lawyer) in specific divorce cases involving children. It directly affects parents, children, and courts handling custody disputes where a child's welfare is in question. The bill would create clear criteria and processes for when these legal representatives must be appointed during divorce proceedings. The bill was filed in November 2024 and referred to the Family & Fiduciary Relationships committee in March 2025, but the full text is not yet available for summary.