Amicus Attorney

The Divorce Dictionary is your plain-language guide to 400+ legal, financial, and emotional terms. Whether you're considering divorce or deep in the process, this compassionate glossary helps you feel informed, empowered, and supported—one term at a time. An amicus attorney is a lawyer appointed by the court to help the judge decide what is in the best interest of the child. They do not represent the parents or the child. Instead, they investigate the family situation and make a neutral recommendation to the court.