An Issue-Based Investigation (IBI) is a focused, fact-finding endeavor that provides specific information to the Court in less time than a custody evaluation. Typically, a Court will request an IBI during temporary hearings in which critical information is either unavailable or unreliable. The Court specifies one or two specific issues to be investigated, and instructs when the findings are to be reported. The IBI is very limited in scope and cannot provide any recommendations for conservatorship or possession/access.
...less time than required for a complete social study
The fee for an issue based investigation is $125.00. Fees are nonrefundable and must be paid before the investigation begins. Fees can be paid in cash, cashier's check, money order, or credit card.
