Delaware § 2324 Social study and report

Delaware Statutes

§ 2324 — Social study and report

Delaware § 2324

Title13

Ch. 23GUARDIANSHIP OF A CHILD

Subch.General Procedures for Appointment of Guardians

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Del. Code tit. 13, § 2324 (2026).

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(a)The Court, in its discretion, may order a social study and report (hereinafter “social report” ) for any petition filed under this chapter. The social report, if ordered, shall be prepared by a “licensed agency,” as defined in § 1101 of this title, retained by petitioner.

(b)The social report shall include:

(1)Information regarding the child and that child’s background;

(2)Information regarding the guardian or guardians and the proposed home;

(3)Information regarding the physical and mental condition of the child;

(4)Information regarding the suitability of the placement;

(5)A statement as to whether all requirements of this chapter have been met; and

(6)A recommendation.

(c)If a social report is ordered under this section, the person or persons or organization so order

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(a) The Court, in its discretion, may order a social study and report (hereinafter “social report” ) for any petition filed under this chapter. The social report, if ordered, shall be prepared by a “licensed agency,” as defined in § 1101 of this title, retained by petitioner.

(b) The social report shall include:

(1) Information regarding the child and that child’s background;

(2) Information regarding the guardian or guardians and the proposed home;

(3) Information regarding the physical and mental condition of the child;

(4) Information regarding the suitability of the placement;

(5) A statement as to whether all requirements of this chapter have been met; and

(6) A recommendation.

(c) If a social report is ordered under this section, the person or persons or organization so ordered shall file the social report within 4 months, subject to such additional time as the Court shall determine is reasonably required.