Relating to: the appointment of a guardian ad litem in a proceeding to grant reasonable visitation rights to a nonparent. (FE)

SB 522 requires courts to appoint a guardian ad litem (GAL) for a minor child in family court cases where a nonparent (like a grandparent) petitions for reasonable visitation rights under Section 767.43. The bill mandates a GAL appointment if the nonparent petitioner presents a basic legal case supporting visitation. This applies specifically to cases seeking visitation rights, not custody or other family matters. The law directly affects minors involved in such visitation disputes and ensures courts consider the child's perspective through a dedicated representative.