Supervised Visitation in Hackensack
Visitation is an important right for non-custodial parents who wish to maintain a relationship with their child. Courts have great discretion in deciding visitation, including deciding whether a parent’s visitation must be supervised. Moskowitz Law Group represents clients and advocates for their rights in legal proceedings involving supervised visitation in Hackensack.
Our visitation attorneys can help you consider different visitation arrangements and attempt to find solutions that address your child’s needs. When your right to visitation is in question, we know how to make compelling arguments before the Court in support of your rights as a parent.
What Is Supervised Visitation?
Supervised visitation refers to parenting time with a child that requires the presence of a third-party adult. The Court has the power to appoint third-party professionals to supervise a non-custodial parent’s visitation with their child. The Court can also name a non-professional third party, such as a relative or friend, to supervise parenting time. The Court will consider the safety and best interests of the children when determining whether supervision is necessary.
A Hackensack Court will consider several important factors when determining whether to require supervised visitation or not. For example, the Court will review facts related to a parent’s fitness, a child’s health and safety, and the extent and quality of parenting time before separation. A child who is old enough and has the capacity to express a preference can also influence the Court’s decision on visitation rights. Our family law attorneys can review the circumstances of your case and present information to the Court that supports your visitation preferences. In addition to the issue of supervision, the Court will also consider visit frequency, duration, and location when determining visitation terms.
Why the Court May Limit a Parent’s Right to Visitation
A variety of reasons may cause the Court in Hackensack to impose supervised visitation. These reasons may include:
- A parent’s history of domestic violence or abuse
- A parent’s history of substance abuse of drugs or alcohol
- Health or medical reasons that create doubt about a parent’s fitness for looking after a child unsupervised, especially severe mental health issues
- A child’s health or medical needs that require specialized care or supervision
Supervision is most often not permanent. The Court will consider lifting the supervision if a parent meets certain conditions to address the concerns that led to the supervision to be ordered. Such conditions commonly include mental health or substance abuse treatment and other forms of rehabilitation.
Speak with a Family Law Attorney About Supervised Parenting Time in Hackensack
Establishing fair and reasonable visitation terms is an important legal process for protecting your parent-child relationship with your child. Moskowitz Law Group is here to help you navigate concerns about supervised visitation in Hackensack. Contact our office today to schedule a free consultation with one of our experienced family law attorneys.
