If parents cannot agree on custody, residence, or visitation matters, they may seek a court decision. The court can request an assessment of the family's situation from the local Wellbeing Services County's social services.
An assessment, which takes 3 to 6 months, carefully examines the child’s and parents' circumstances, including their interactions. Meetings with the child and parents occur ...
If parents are unable to reach an agreement, they may petition the court for a ruling. Under Section 16 of the Act on Child Custody and Right of Access, the court may order an assessment of circumstances by the local social services. This assessment is provided solely at the court’s request.