Do You Need Help Settling & Dealing With Supervised Child Visitation?
Did you know, when it comes to child custody and visitation rights, the paramount concern is the “best interests” of the Child. In the majority of divorce law cases, a continued relationship with both parents is considered in the best interests of a child. However, even when both parents are encouraged to maintain a relationship with the child, if the child is at risk in any manner whatsoever that relationship may need to be fostered under supervision.
If you have any reservations about your child’s safety in the presence of your ex-spouse/partner, the experienced family law lawyers at Fine & Associates Professional Corporation can help you pursue supervised visitation.
Supervised Visitation for Safety Concerns
Supervised visitation is usually ordered when one parent may present a danger to the child. For instance, if one parent has:
- A history of domestic abuse
- A known drug or alcohol problem
- A psychiatric disability
the Court may order visits to be supervised. Supervised visitation may also be ordered if there has been a lengthy separation between parent and child or if the child is in danger of abduction.
Supervised visitation may occur with a trusted third party—a friend or family member—present, typically at the third party’s residence or a neutral location. If no suitable location or trusted third party can be agreed upon, supervised visitation may occur at government-sponsored access centres.
Supervised Visitation and Custody
Supervised visitation does not exclude the supervised parent from custody—the legal right to make decisions about a child’s life and/or give consent before decisions are made.
If supervised visitation is ordered for a noncustodial parent, the parent still has the right to be informed of decisions made about the child.
If you are seeking supervised visitation or have questions about how supervised visitation affects child custody rights, contact the Family Lawyerss at Fine & Associates Professional Corporation.
Contact Experienced Child Custody Lawyers in Toronto
The safety of your child is at the heart of every child custody case. The family law lawyers at Fine & Associates Professional Corporation understand that, and we are here to protect your child and your parental rights. If that means pursuing supervised visitation, we can help. Contact us today to discuss your case.