

Understanding Supervised Visitation
When does a court grant supervised visitation?
There are several cases wherein a court will require the parent to carry out supervised visitation with their child, such as:
- In cases where a parent would like to address some specific issues with the child
- In order to recreate a bonding with a long absent parent
- To facilitate an introduction between the parent and child in cases wherein there was a nonexistent relationship between the two.
- In cases wherein there is a history of domestic violence or physical abuse
- In cases where there is a threat of parental abduction
Who is a supervised visitation provider?
A supervised visitation provider can be anyone ranging from a neutral family member, a friend or even a professional. It is the provider’s duty to oversee all the visitations cautiously and ensure that all the separate parties involved in the process are kept safe and free of any harm. The provider is obliged to stay around during all the visits and also keep a close track of what is being discussed and how the child is responding to it. Since it is his job to ensure everything goes on smoothly for the child, the provider is supposed to report the parent’s misbehavior or child abuse to the court. He further has the right to interrupt or even put an end to the visit if required.
The supervised visitation providers may be broadly classified into two categories, namely non-professional and professional providers. While non-professional providers are somewhat related to your family or friend circle and are not paid, the professional providers charge a fee for their services.
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