Supervised visitation means that someone, like a parent or grandparent, can only spend time with a child when another trusted adult is there to watch and make sure everything goes well.
Full definition
A family law court may
order supervised visitation for many reasons, based on state law and what the court determines is in the child's best interests.
If a parent has committed or threatened violent acts against a child, the judge can order
supervised visitation in which another responsible adult is always present.
In extreme cases, a court decides that no visitation with one parent is appropriate, if
even supervised visitation does not ensure the safety of the child.
However, most states aim to preserve family unity and many states have laws
allowing supervised visitation, even when a parent struggles with addiction.
Provide transportation services for purposes of
supervised visitation between approved parents and children as identified in the case plan and other services as assigned by supervisor.
As a parent whose child
attends supervised visitation with their other parent, it is equally important for you to participate by way of getting your child ready to attend their visits.
When time with a parent places a child in danger, however, the courts may grant
supervised visitation on a permanent or temporary basis.
Further, such advice, perhaps resulting in
unnecessary supervised visitation, would likely send a message to the child that this parent is perhaps «scary» or somehow inferior.
Contrary to many parents
belief supervised visitation is not awarded because of one parent's subjective feelings about the other parent's parenting skills.
If the court feels the child could be endangered by spending time with one parent, he can deny visitation to that parent or
order supervised visitation where another adult attends each visit.
In cases
where supervised visitation is required, the parent may or may not have a say in who provides the supervision and where the visits will take place.
If you're a parent who
attends supervised visitation or your child sees their other parent this way, here are tips for making the most of these visits.
Consider using trial or temporary agreements to see if workable (e.g.,
supervised visitation with neutral 3rd party) with report back time frame to neutrals.
They'll usually suspend your time with your child to give you an opportunity for rehabilitation or they may order
supervised visitation in the presence of a third party to protect your child.
Eckerd Family Visitation Services is a therapeutic
supervised visitation program for parents who, through court order, have been removed from their children due to child abuse or neglect and are working toward reunification.
Unlike many other monitoring agencies and individuals, all Cornerstone supervised monitors also meet the new standards imposed for
supervised visitation monitors regarding training and education as implemented on Jan 1, 2013.
As an all - volunteer organization, subsidized by the Williams» generosity, the NWMO resource center was opened in April of 2016, featuring a direct services Sammy's Window program, onsite
supervised visitation facilities, training, and advocacy for foster and adoptive families.
In most cases, the non-custodial parent can still see his child and even have overnights with her, but the court may implement precautions to ensure that she remains safe during these times, such
as supervised visitation.