Supervised Visitation
Court-ordered visitation where a parent can only see their child in the presence of an approved third party.
Understanding Supervised Visitation
Supervised visitation is ordered when a court has concerns about a child's safety with a parent due to abuse, neglect, substance abuse, or mental health issues. Supervision may be provided by a professional agency, a family member, or a court-appointed monitor. It is intended as a temporary measure while the parent addresses the concerns, with the possibility of graduating to unsupervised visits. Costs for professional supervision are usually paid by the supervised parent.
Real-World Examples
The court ordered supervised visitation at a monitored facility until he completed substance abuse treatment.
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