Many parents and children who are separating or divorcing in difficult circumstances need help from a neutral third party in arranging for visitation. Although emotions may be running high between you and the other parent, it is your children's best interests that you should consider first when thinking about visitation. In most situations, children want to continue relationships with both parents. In particularly volatile situations where you may have safety concerns for you or your child, you may want to consider supervised visitation. Supervised visitation is visitation between a parent and child held at a neutral location. Supervised visitations are closely monitored by staff or an individual who may intervene when necessary to ensure appropriate parent/child interactions.

When might I consider using one of these services?
Supervised visitation may be useful in situations where the non-custodial parent:  is working on improving his/her parenting skills; may have a drug or alcohol abuse problem; has been abusive or has had trouble controlling anger; or may have been involved in inappropriate sexual behavior with the child.

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I provide these services, having been trained by the Contra Costa County Family Court. See testimony provided below. Contact me for information if you need child visitation services and feel free to view my directory listing for more information:
  

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Testimony

 

I was a bit apprehensive at the process of supervised visits, but you were very professional and explained the process of the exchange of the children between the custodial parent and non-custodial parent and what to expect during the visit with the children.  The exchanges with the children were timely and seamless to the children. During the visits, the children and I were aware that you were present, but your presence was unobtrusive and did not interfere with the children's visitation. 

 

After my court date, my attorney stated that the reports you submitted to both attorneys, and ultimately the court, were very well written and objective. I believe your summary of the visits was a key factor in the judge ultimately awarding unsupervised visits with the children in the future. I believe your supervisory style has the children's well being and best interests in mind.        AH  - June 2010