Relating to the appointment of attorneys ad litem and the compensation of certain attorneys ad litem in suits affecting the parent-child relationship filed by a governmental entity.

This bill establishes a fee schedule for attorneys representing children or parents in custody cases filed by government entities (like child welfare agencies), specifically for attorneys not working for official child or parent representation offices. It requires counties to create a detailed payment system based on time spent in court and out-of-court work, plus reasonable expenses, paid from county general funds. The bill also adds safeguards: courts can remove attorneys who submit false payment claims, and attorneys can appeal payment denials to a regional judge within 60 days. This directly affects attorneys appointed in these specific government-filed cases, ensuring consistent compensation through county-administered fees rather than relying on parents' ability to pay.