Assessment of circumstances
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If you as parents have not been able to agree on the custody, living arrangements or right of access of your child, you can apply for a court decision. Before making the decision, the court can request the social services of the Wellbeing Services County for an assessment of circumstances in relation to your and your child’s situation. An assessment of circumstances can only be made at the request ...
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If the parents cannot reach an agreement on the custody, living arrangements and right of access of the child, they can appeal to a court for a ruling. According to Section 16 of the Act on Child Custody and Right of Access, in matters concerning child custody or right of access, the court must obtain a report from social services, unless it is apparent that one is not needed to resolve the matter. This report is called an assessment of circumstances. An assessment of circumstances can only be made at the request of the court.