A process by which an approved provider, generally a mental health practitioner, is appointed by the court to investigate and obtain information about the parties, the children, and any relevant third parties in order to provide a recommendation to the court regarding: (1) custody, (2) visitation, (3) time sharing, (4) decision making, and/or (5) a parenting plan.
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