Article 73 Request by court for a welfare report in respect of the child
(1)
In proceedings to which Part 5 applies, where the court is considering an application for an order in proceedings the court may ask a children and family reporter to prepare a report on matters relating to the welfare of the child.
(2)
It is the duty of a children and family reporter to—
(a)
comply with any request for a report under this rule; and
(b)
provide the court with such other assistance as it may require.
(3)
Any report to the court under this rule will be confidential.