Delaware Code
Subchapter II. General Procedures for Appointment of Guardians
§ 2324. Social study and report.

(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 child-placing agency 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.

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