Why does the Court order Supervised Visitation?
There are numerous situations in which the Court might order supervised visitation. While the situations may vary widely, what they have in common is a lack of information about the supervised parents ability to appropriately parent a child in a manner that is safe and nurturing. The Court has a responsibility to ensure the safety and welfare of the child first, followed by frequent and continuing contact with the parents. In a situation where the safety and welfare issue is unclear, the Court is likely to utilize supervised visitation with a professional monitor for a period of time. Specific situations in which the Court may order supervised visitation: a alleged or documented physical or emotional abuse and/or neglect of the child(ren;) b alleged or documented domestic violence between the parents; c alleged or documented parental mental illness; d alleged or documented parental substance abuse/dependence; and e alleged or documented parental alienation or estrangement.
Related Questions
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