Professional providers have protocols and special training to deal with cases that may involve safety issues (examples: domestic violence, possible abduction). Before you make a request, here are some things to think about Should I ask for a professional or nonprofessional provider? Once you file your forms, you will get a court date to present your case to a judge. To make the request, you must complete court forms and file them with the court. If you want the other parent to have supervised visits Learn more about nonprofessional providers. If it would be dangerous for your child to be alone with the other parent, this may not be the best option. Pay close attention to the child's behaviorįeel comfortable interrupting or ending the visit if they have concernsĪ nonprofessional is usually a friend or family member who does not have special training. The provider is there to make every effort to keep your child safe.

There are safety concerns because of drug or alcohol use or mental health issuesĪ “provider” is a neutral third person that is ordered by a judge to watch and listen to every visit with the child.

A parent wants to spend time with a child that they've never had a relationship with or they've been apart from.

There are safety issues, like allegations of domestic violence, child abuse, or child abduction.

There are many reasons that a judge may require supervision. Supervised visitation is when a parent spends time with their child with a neutral third person (provider) watching and listening during the visit.

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