13th Judicial Circuit - Local Rule 61.2

61. Adoptions

61.2 Home Study

Upon the filing of a petition for adoption or for transfer of custody prior thereto, and upon application to the court, the court will appoint a guardian ad litem for the child sought to be adopted. The court will also order the statutory investigation and report when required. The report shall be made available to the court and to all parties 24 hours prior to any hearing on the matter.