Section 5335 - Counsel for child(a) Appointment.--The court may appoint counsel to represent the child if the court determines that the appointment will assist in resolving the issues in the custody proceeding. If a child has legal counsel and a guardian ad litem, counsel shall represent the legal interests of the child and the guardian ad litem shall represent the best interests of the child.(b) Abuse.--Substantial allegations of abuse constitute a reasonable basis for appointing counsel for the child.(c) Not subject to examination.--Counsel appointed by the court for the child shall not be subject to examination unless such counsel testifies in the matter.(d) Costs.--The court may order a party to pay all or part of the costs of appointing counsel for the child under this section.Amended by P.L. (number not assigned at time of publication) 2024 No. 8,§ 4, eff. 8/13/2024.2010, Nov. 23, P.L. 1106, No. 112, §2, effective in 60 days [ 1/24/2011].