What supervised visitation means in practice can vary considerably. Under Illinois law (750 ILCS 5/600(m)), the term ‘supervision’ is defined in a relatively broad manner. It simply means “the presence of a third party during a parent’s exercise of parenting time.” When required, supervised visitation falls into one of two categories:
- A court-appointed professional (therapist, social worker, etc.) will be present with the parent and child during their visits; or
- An agreed-upon, trusted family member or friend will be present with the parent and child during their visits.
The option that makes the most sense will depend on the specific circumstances at hand. In some cases, both parents may agree that supervised visitation is warranted. Working together in a collaborative manner, they may be able to agree that a trusted relative (such as a grandparent) can serve as the supervisor. In other cases, it is best to seek professional help and support.#supervisedvisitation,
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