What is the test for a report to be considered to be in the best interests of the child?
British Columbia, Canada
The following excerpt is from J.L.H. v P.J.H., 2017 BCSC 1628 (CanLII):
This last point warrants some emphasis. Regardless of the information that goes to the report writer, the court ultimately has the discretion to review the background information presented in the report, carry out an independent assessment based on the evidence at trial, and come to a different conclusion as to the best interests of the child; T.C. v. S.C., 2013 BCPC 217, at paras. 143-144; Plant v. Kempton, 2011 BCCA 171, at para. 11.
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