Section 9.26 Home Studies

• Library: Family Law Deskbook and 2014 Supp

VII. (§9.26) Home Studies

Section 452.390.1, RSMo 2000, provides that the court may order an investigation and report on the custodial arrangements for the child. This “report may be made by the county welfare office, the county juvenile officer, or any other competent person.” Id. “[T]he investigator may consult any person who may have information about the child and his potential custodial arrangements.” Section 452.390.2. The court can also order the child to be referred to “professional personnel for...